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The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2 Book Cover
The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2, 10/e
George Perkins, Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Perkins, University of Toledo-Toledo

Essay Questions



Analysis



1

Identify the various class distinctions represented in The Hairy Ape. Between which levels is the actual conflict initiated? Why?
2

Explain Paddy's conflict with Yank. Why is their confrontation essential to the development of Yank's character?

Interpretation



3

Explain the irony in Yank's identification of himself as "the hairy ape."
4

What is Yank's only mechanism to connecting with human communities outside the circle of the workers in the stoke hole?

Evaluation



5

Why is Yank's bravado inconsequential in persuading the union officials of the "Industrial Workers of the World" to accept his membership? What is the purpose of this confrontation?
6

Why is the confrontation between Mildred and Yank so disarming to both characters? What does each character lack that might have explains this juxtaposition?








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