Oleanna: Analyzing Carol

A detailed Summary of Oleanna: Analyzing Carol

David Mamet's, "Oleanna" is story about blackmail, power, and scandal. Carol is a twenty-year-old college student. Naive and insecure at times, she is worried about her grade. She doesn't understand the professor or his course so she feels insufficient, and threatened. Carol clearly states that she can't afford to fail the course. Using blackmail mixed with charm, Carol will go beyond any limit to bring the professor down.

In Act I Carol puts on a fake innocent and emotional act. Whenever she speaks, she lets the professor cut her off. Later she claims to be confused and frustrated because she doesn't understand John's lesson. "...and I walk around. From morning 'til night with this one thought in my head. I'm

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Approximate Word count = 482
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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