Question

Complete the following paragraph with suitable words/ phrases highlighting the
theme of the play. You can do it in pairs.

The play deals with a _________ and _________ Bishop who is always ready to lend a
__________ hand to anyone in distress. A __________ breaks into the Bishop's house
and is __________and warmed. The benevolence of the Bishop somewhat
_____________ the convict, but, when he sees the silver candlesticks, he
________them, and runs away. However, he is __________ and brought back. He
expects to go back to jail, but the Bishop informs the police they are a ___________.
The convict is_________by this kindness of the Bishop and before he leaves he seeks
the priest's blessing.

Answer 1

The play deals with a convict and a Bishop who is always ready to lend a
helping hand to anyone in distress. A  convict/thief breaks into the Bishop's house
and is givenfood and warmed. The benevolence of the Bishop somewhat
changes the heart of the convict, but, when he sees the silver candlesticks, he
steals them, and runs away. However, he is caught and brought back. He
expects to go back to jail, but the Bishop informs the police they are a gift given to him.
The convict is  converted/impressed by this kindness of the Bishop and before he leaves he seeks
the priest's blessing.