| Characters | Quotes | Plot | Symbols |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Black
What color tights does the hunger artist wear?
|
A small card or metal plaque
"The fine placards grew dirty and illegible" What are placards?
|
40 days
How long did the impresario only let the hunger artist fast at a time?
|
The cage
In which place does the hunger artist preform that also represents his alienantion from society?
|
|
He works at the circus and organizes public entertainment (he also makes sure the hunger artist eats every 40 days)
Who is the impresario and what does he do?
|
The Impresario
"As if inviting Heaven to look down upon this creature here in the straw" Who is doing this?
|
A clock
What object does the hunger artist ignore in his cage?
|
The panther
With it's power and liveliness, this symbol serves as the opposite of the hunger artist.
|
|
The overseer
Who was the last person the hunger artist spoke to?
|
The overseer
"Are you still fasting...when on earth do you mean to stop?" Who said this to the hunger artist?
|
He couldn't find a food he liked
What did the hunger artist say when asked why he couldn't help but fast?
|
The clock
This object is constantly reminding the hunger artist of the reality of the present.
|
Support Us on Ko-fi