Tarzan and Other Wastelands Play analysis

• The study notes contain character descriptions, chronological notes, vocabulary, questions, and important details about the play

Characters

• Moineau enjoys playing the harmonica and is the only character present at the beginning of Act 1, and works for Tarzan
• Tit-Noir works for Tarzan, works as a shoemaker, and is involved in contraband and accounting, effectively serving as an accountant
• Tarzan is the leader, sits on a wooden crate throne, and issues orders, portraying him as an effective leader
• Johny is a friend of Tarzan and drives the truck
• Ciboulette is a girl who loves Tarzan, works in a shirt factory, and the expression "<> / Never" is associated with her
• Passe-Partout is untrustworthy, a thief who steals ties, wristwatches, and wallets, mocks Ciboulette, is unemployed but has a crush on Ciboulette, and is a flirt

Chronological Notes

• Pg 15: The city district is very poor, and Tarzan has a wooden crate as a throne in the hangar
• Pg 16: Tit-Noir and Moineau hide something in the panels inside the hangar
• Pg 17: Passe-Partout spies on Tit-Noir and Moineau through a lock
• Pg 18: Tarzan is late
• Pg 20: Ciboulette is angry that Passe-Partout is stealing ties, fearing it will attract the police
• Pg 21: Tarzan says one must have employment to demonstrate a normal life, and Passe-Partout stole a wristwatch
• Pg 25: Tit-Noir sold 3200 cigarettes in 3 days, and they put the money in the till
• Pg 26: Ciboulette is scared because Tarzan is late, and Tarzan skips the lines three times because he is the boss
• Pg 27: Title-Noir says that Tarzan also likes Ciboulette
• Pg 28: Tit-Noir tells Ciboulette to tell Tarzan she loves him before it is too late, predicting a missed opportunity
• Pg 29: Ciboulette states that the group has no room for love
• Pg 30: Moineau thinks Tarzan is blocked by the lines, and Passe-Partout suggests a plan to cross the lines
• Pg 31: Tit-Noir dislikes Passe-Partout's idea, and Tit-Noir and Ciboulette tell Passe-Partout to leave Ciboulette alone
• Pg 32: Passe-Partout insults Moineau's music, causing Moineau to leave
• Pg 33: Tit-Noir goes to Johny's place to look for Tarzan, and Passe-Partout smokes an American cigarette
• Pg 34: Ciboulette is angry with Passe-Partout for smoking an American cigarette
• Pg 35: Ciboulette tells Passe-Partout that he should listen to others

Vocabulary

• Faubourg: A district/neighborhood of the city
• Palissade: A fence made of planks
• Larron: One of the two thieves crucified at the same time as Jesus
• Poteau: A vertical piece of wood used for support
• Crépuscule: Faint light after sunset
• Caisse en bois: Tarzan's throne
• Mépris: A look of disgust
• Serrure: A "lock"
• La Cache: A secret place
• Un emploi: Equivalent to a job, an engagement, or work
• Lâche (cowardly) ≠ courageux: Cowardly is not the same as courageous
• Cordonnier: Person who repairs shoes
• Montre Bracelet: A "watch"
• Draguer: A player/Olivier
• Déguster: To taste/eat
• Amer: Leaves a bad taste in your mouth
• Caisse: A box with money
• Comptable: Someone who does taxes/Tit-Noir
• Décamper: To leave
• Traverser les lignes: To skip the lines
• Ligne: Frontier
• Douanier: Someone who works as a customs officer on the border
• Tirer dessous: To use a weapon
• 7 Péchés Mortels: 7 Deadly Sins = Not having:
• La gourmandise: Gluttony
• La jalousie: Jealousy
• La colère: Anger
• La luxure: Lust
• La parasse: Laziness
• L`orgueil: Pride
• Haire - hates x1000
• Couvent: religious center for orphans (without parents), religious women (Sisters), bad girls

Questions

• Examples of Passe-Partout's mean behavior must to be given
• The identity of who was late is to be determined
• What Passe-Partout stole must be identified
• The reason that Ciboulette is angry must be identified
• One must identify The importance of Tarzan in the hangar
• The identity of the boss must be identified
• One must describe the district
• Tit-Noir and Moineau's actions must be identified
• Identification of who is alone on stage at the start of Act 1 must be made

Important Details

Rules of Tarzan:

• Stealing is forbidden

• Work/Employment is required

• Must have a normal life

• If one is not here in ten minutes, they must leave

• Tarzan and his workers are smuggling cigarettes

• A convenience store charges $24 for the cigarettes, while smuggling to avoid taxes costs $10

• Passe-Partout stole a wallet

• In the cache, there are cigarettes and money