Question

This play’s author defended its lack of footlights in an essay that cites its protagonist as having a “weak and degenerate brain.” This play’s author described its protagonist as a “man-hating half-woman” in a Darwinism-inspired literary manifesto published as this play’s preface. (0[1])In this play, which is set on Midsummer’s Eve, a pair of boots left on the stage represent its protagonist’s absent father, the (*) Count. While planning a move to Lake Como to start a hotel, this play’s protagonist allows the decapitation of her pet canary. (10[1])At its end, this play’s protagonist is handed a razor as a way out from revealing her relationship with the valet Jean (“zhahn”). For 10 points, an upper-class woman titles what play by August Strindberg? ■END■

ANSWER: Miss Julie [or Fröken Julie]
<Joseph Krol, Literature - European - Drama&gt; ~25028~ &lt;Editor: Joseph Krol>
= Average correct buzz position

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Elliott LeeThomas Jefferson ABarrington A410
Charles YoungBarrington AThomas Jefferson A8610

Summary

2023 PACE NSC06/10/2023Y1100%0%0%86.00