Question

What work that we read had an influence on Tom Stoppard's Travesties? A) William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" B) James Joyce's "Ulysses" C) F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" D) Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace"

Answer 1

Tom Stoppard's 'Travesties' was influenced by James Joyce's 'Ulysses'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The work that had an influence on Tom Stoppard's Travesties is B) James Joyce's "Ulysses". The play engages with themes and historical characters that connect to Joyce's literary masterpiece. Stoppard's work is known for its playful and intellectual engagement with pre-existing literature, and Ulysses, with its rich layers and allusions, provides fertile ground for Stoppard's characteristic wit and literary exploration.

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