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6. What type of life do you foresee in the year 5000?
The life would be quite advanced and forward both scientifically and technologically. There may be planes without instruments and engines. There may be robots replacing human workforce to a great extent. The means of communication may undergo unbelievable change. It may be possible to travel to other planets and live there.
7. How impressive were the morals of Kreton?
The morals of Kreton were very impressive and civilized. He is very polite and kind to everybody. He behaves very nicely and elegantly. Even when General Power behaves harshly with him, he does not mind and misbehave in response. He does not try to scare others. He does not punish those who try to damage his space ship. He is quite frank and soft with them all.
8. What is the role of General powers in the play?
The role of General Power in the play is very important. He is responsible for the security of USA. He is a very dutiful and strict fellow. He is very active and alert. He questions Kreton and tries to know his reality. He threatens to arrest him if he does not co-operate. He puts the house of Mr.Spelding under martial law.
9. What is the theme of Kreton’s study?
The theme of Kreton’s study is to control the world. He comes from a planet which is very advanced scientifically and technologically. He has studied the planet earth fully. He wants to take its charge. He is interested in earth. He likes human beings very much. Their lives are very charming and fascinating for him. He enjoys his stay in the earth.
10. How does Kreton impress General powers?
Kreton impresses General Power in various ways. General Power first tries to overawe Kreton to make him respond to his questions. But, Kreton impresses him by saying that he is a mind reader. He also impresses him by saying that he knows all the languages of the world. He further surprises him by saying that he does not die and he can travel in a space ship without instruments. General Power is also impressed when he cannot go even near Kreton in his attempt to arrest him.