1. What effect has Mr. O'Neill's life experience had upon the quality of
his plays?
2. What evidence of originality do you find in his (1) themes, (2)
background, and (3) technique?
3. Consider the influence of Joseph Conrad (cf. Manly and Rickert,
_Contemporary British Literature_) upon O'Neill. Read especially _The
Nigger of the "Narcissus."_
4. How has Mr. O'Neill been influenced by the plays of John Millington
Synge?
5. What do you make of the fact that Mr. O'Neill has struck out in
various directions instead of working a particular vein?
6. What reasons do you find for the common opinion that he is our most
promising dramatist? What limitations or weaknesses do you think may
interfere with his development? Do you think he will become a great
dramatist?