Mell of Soup Play

Why do you think the innkeeper reacts so strongly to the pet owner and her dog? Cite specific dialogue or stage directions that support your answer.

How does the pet owner feel about her dog, and how do you know? Cite specific dialogue or stage directions that support your answer.

What do the stage directions in Scene 2 reveal about the dog’s behavior? Cite specific dialogue or stage directions that support your answer.

Why does the innkeeper believe the pet owner should pay for the smell of soup? Cite specific dialogue or stage directions that support your answer.

What do you learn about the judge’s personality based on his decision?

How does the innkeeper’s reaction to the judge’s ruling show his character traits?

What lesson or moral do you think this play is trying to teach?

If you could change the ending of the play, how would you rewrite it?