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Wit
by
Margaret Edson
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Why is the play called Wit? It is sometimes stylized as W;t. Why is this? What are two reasons as to why the play being called Wit is significant (brings out underlying meaning, themes, ideas, etc.)?
What are two significant reasons for the semicolon in the play W;t?
How are Vivian and Jason alike in the play Wit?
How do patterns of knowing in nursing emerge from this movie?
Identify the climax of Wit.
In "Wit," what are the archetypes of Vivian's father, Professor Ashford, and Dr. Posner?
How does Margaret Edson's Wit account for Vivian Bearing's transformation in her character?
What is the role of perspective in the play Wit by Margaret Edson and how does it contribute to the theme of the play?
What are some examples of the ways of knowing in nursing?
Explore the themes of love in Wit.
Why is Vivian uncompromising in Wit?
Identify the main characters of "Wit", and who they are in relation to the protagonist. What is their function?
What is a strong topic for an essay on "Wit"?
“One thing that can be said for an eight month course of cancer treatment is that it is highly educational.” What does Professor Vivian Bearing need to learn in Wit?
Explain the themes which cut to the core of Edson's play 'Wit'?
How important is the play format to Margaret Edson’s Wit?
I need a specific, preferably simple, scene in "Wit" to write a review about.