• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a four act play by Tennessee Williams.

• Fast Facts

  1. Writer: Tennessee Williams
  2. Setting: Mississippi Plantation in 1950s
  3. Premiere date: 1955
  4. Genre: Drama
  5. Themes: Decaying Southern Society, Alcoholism, Death
  6. Awards: 1955 Pulitzer Prize
  7. Nominated for Tony Award
  8. 1958 Film version nominated in many categories for Oscars
  9. Original Cat on a Hot Tin Roof play sold for $900
  10. First all black Cat on a Hot Tin Roof production landed on Broadway

• Plot Synopsis

  Cat on a Tin Roof recounts a day in the life of a wealthy Mississippi family who have gathered to celebrate the birthday of patriarch, "Big Daddy" Pollitt. "Big Daddy" was recently diagnosed with cancer and much of the family drama revolves around what will happen to "Big Daddy's" fortune after he passes away. On top of the stress of his oppressive father's impending death, main character Brick suffers from alcoholism. The turbulence between Brick and his wife Maggie makes up the central portion of the plot. All of these elements combine to make up what has been considered one of Tennessee Williams most famous and dramatic works.

• Characters

  • Margaret 'Maggie the Cat' Pollitt
  • Brick Pollitt
  • Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
  • Cooper 'Gooper' Pollitt
  • Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt
  • Mae Flynn Pollitt
  • Dr. Baugh
  • Deacon Davis

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