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The Bishop's Candlesticks
Norman Mckinnell
About Norman Mckinnell
Norman Mckinnell (1870-1932) was an actor and a dramatist. As a playwright he is known for the play, "The Bishop's Candlesticks' which is an adaptation of a section of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables".
Available Answers
- 1.
Complete the following paragraph about the theme of the play in pairs.
The play deals with a _________ and _________ Bishop who is always ready to lend a __________ hand to anyone in distress. A __________ breaks into the Bishop's house and is __________ and warmed. The benevolence of the Bishop somewhat _____________ the convict, but, when he sees the silver candlesticks, he ________ them, and runs away. However, he is __________ and brought back. He expects to go back to jail, but the Bishop informs the police they are a ___________. The convict is _________ by this kindness of the Bishop and before he leaves he seeks the priest's blessing. - 2.
Do you think the Bishop was right in selling the salt-cellars? Why/ Why not?
- 3.
Why does Persome feel that the people pretended to be sick?
- 4.
Who was Jeanette? What was the cause of her death?
- 5.
The convict says, "I am too old a bird to be caught with chaff." What does he mean by this statement?
- 6.
Why was the convict sent to prison? What was the punishment given to him?
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