jonathan brewster arsenic and old lace

The story centers around these sweet-looking sisters who have a rather macabre hobby of poisoning. There's also a lot of confusion and chaos when their nephew discovers what they're up to. It's a wild ride of a tale.

No, it isn't. 'Arsenic and Old Lace' is a fictional story created for entertainment purposes.

Well, in 'Arsenic and Old Lace Story', the main plot revolves around the two old aunts. They seem like harmless, kind - hearted ladies on the surface. But they are actually serial killers in a way. They poison men and bury them in the basement. Mortimer, their nephew, is a drama critic. When he finds out about their deeds, he has to figure out what to do. He loves his aunts but can't let them continue their killing spree.

The main characters in 'Arsenic and Old Lace Story' include the two old ladies who run the boarding house. They are the ones who are poisoning the men. Their nephew Mortimer is also important. He is a drama critic who has to grapple with the knowledge of his aunts' actions. There is also Elaine, Mortimer's fiancée, who is somewhat on the periphery but still relevant as Mortimer tries to keep the family secret from her.

Yes, it is. The play 'Arsenic and Old Lace' was inspired by true events, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the darkly comedic story.

Yes, it is. 'Arsenic and Old Lace' is based on a true story. It takes elements from real - life events and weaves them into a darkly comedic and somewhat macabre tale.

I'm not entirely sure of all the specific details. But it's about elderly women involved in some form of sinister activities, similar to what's in the play.

One similarity could be the basic concept. If in the true story there was some form of harm being caused, like in 'Arsenic and Old Lace' where the old ladies are poisoning people. Also, the setting might have some similarities, perhaps a similar type of house or community environment.

Not having read the work, it's impossible to say for sure. But generally in a story titled 'An Old Story', you might expect to find characters who have a connection to the past. There could be an elderly narrator who is the central figure, sharing stories about people they knew in their youth, like a childhood friend, a strict teacher, or a kind neighbor. There could also be characters who represent different aspects of the era in which the 'old story' is set.

Since I don't have full knowledge of this 'An Old Story' by Jonathan Littell, it might be about an old personal experience. Maybe it's about a family story that has been passed down, full of memories, emotions, and lessons from the past. It could also be related to historical events and how they are remembered and told over time.