Question 6
Arms and the Man
How is the conflict between Bluntschli and Sergius resolved in the play?
Observation
This was a popular question. Many of the candidates were able to state how the conflict between the two characters were resolved.
The following points were expected from the candidates:
- Raina’s feelings for Bluntschli in spite of her romantic idealization of Sergius.
- Louka’s revelation about Raina’s secret love escapades to Sergius who challenges Bluntschli.
- Bluntschili’s return of Major Petkoff’s coat and his confrontation with Sergius.
Candidates’ performance in this question was fair.