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Woyzeck Study Guide

by Georg Buchner

Woyzeck study guide contains a biography of Georg Buchner, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Woyzeck is the tragic tale of a military barber named Woyzeck, who stabs to death his beloved common-law wife, Marie, for her infidelity. We first encounter Woyzeck with his friend, Andres, in an open field outside the town. Woyzeck is having violent, apocalyptic visions and thinks that he hears voices, while Andres sees and hears nothing unusual. Next, we meet Marie. She is sitting with her child by the window, watching the military marching band go by and admiring the Drum-Major. Woyzeck arrives to give Marie money and tells her about his latest hallucinations. The next day, Woyzeck and Marie visit a fair where they are drawn into a Showman's booth. The Drum-Major spies Marie and is attracted to her instantly. He and the Sergeant follow…

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• Woyzeck Summary
• About Woyzeck
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 1-4
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 5-8
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 9-12
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 13-16
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 17-20
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 21-24
• Summary and Analysis of Scenes 25-29
• German Naturalism
• Related Links on Woyzeck
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 5
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