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Spring Awakening Study Guide & Essays
Spring Awakening was Frank Wedekind's first play. He had it published at his own expense in 1891, but it was not performed until Wedekind started his own repertory company in 1906. The first production in the United States took place in 1912, but since the play was in German it failed to attract…
Spring Awakening study guide contains a biography of Frank Wedekind, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
- Short Summary
- About Spring Awakening
- Character List
- Glossary of Terms
- Major Themes
- Summary and Analysis of I, i - I, ii
- Summary and Analysis of I, iii - I, v
- Summary and Analysis of II, i - II, ii
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