Conundrum: Venngarry Venn Ross
In a Venn Diagram puzzle, there are three overlapping circles, marked A, B, and C. Each circle has a different rule about who or what can go inside. The challenge is to guess the rule for each circle. You can find a more detailed explanation of Venn Diagram puzzles, along with an example, here.
Last week, Conundrum moved from movies to television. This week, it returns to its roots in legit theatre. Each of the eight titles below refers to a stage play.
Have you figured out one of the rules? Two? All three? Feel free to post whatever you’ve got in the comments below. Just tell us which circle you’re solving, and what the rule is.
As an extra bit of fun, once the puzzle is solved, let’s see if we can add to the list of plays that belong inside Circle B.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: Circle A solved by DeLisa. Circle B solved by Annalisa. See comments for all answers.
March 13th, 2007 at 11:51 am
Well A is obviously Chekov, no?
March 13th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
A is Chekhov, yes!
Though what’s obvious to some may not be obvious to all.
One down, two to go.
March 13th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Circle C – plays that have been adapted into movies?
March 13th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Circle B – all include names of family members
March 13th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Correct for Circle B!
As for Circle C, it’s a good guess, but this would also be true of titles outside the circle.
March 13th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Now that it’s solved, can anyone name other play titles that would go inside Circle B?
March 13th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Mother Courage
March 13th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Oh, that’s a good one. I could have used that instead of ‘night, Mother, since it would fit inside Circle C as well.
Hey, there’s a thought. If anyone has a play title that fits inside Circle B, I’ll tell you if it fits inside Circle C.
Circle C is tricky, so this might be a more fun way to play it.
March 13th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
From Annalisa: They deal with death?
From DeLisa: the END with a death? Or have a titular death?
March 13th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
No to all three.
The Seagull ends with a death. I don’t believe the Cherry Orchard does. Well, not a literal one, anyway. Chekhov is depressing.
Anyway, it’s not death-related. It’s also not directly related to plot, characters, or theme.
March 21st, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Circle C contains plays from the 20th century.