Acquitted of shooting her lover in 1924, Beulah Annan was the inspiration for this character in a play, film, and musical
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CATEGORY: Stage & Movie Characters
CLUE: Acquitted of shooting her lover in 1924, Beulah Annan was the inspiration for this character in a play, film, and musical
ANSWER: Roxie Hart
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Beulah Annan’s trial in 1924 captivated Chicago and became a media spectacle, drawing attention not just for the murder itself but for the flamboyant personalities involved and the dramatic courtroom performances. Annan, who was accused of murdering her lover but claimed self-defense, charmed the public and manipulated the press to portray herself as simultaneously innocent and victimized. Her case was emblematic of the Roaring Twenties, a period marked by its sensational journalism, notorious criminal figures, and a public enamored with tabloid scandals. Maurine Dallas Watkins, who was then a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, covered Annan’s trial in great detail, bringing a critical and incisive eye to the proceedings. Watkins’s reporting not only influenced public opinion but also provided her with rich material for her later creative work. Her play “Chicago” was directly inspired by the trials of Annan and another woman, Belva Gaertner, embedding themes of celebrity and corruption that were rampant in the criminal justice system of the era.
The transformation of Beulah Annan into Roxie Hart and her story into “Chicago” represents a fascinating journey from real-life events to theatrical dramatization. The play and its adaptations capture the zeitgeist of 1920s Chicago, a city rife with crime and corruption, and explore the peculiar celebrity status granted to female murderers of the time. “Chicago” critiques the ways in which the media shapes narratives and public perception, turning serious crimes into entertainment and criminals into stars. The character of Roxie Hart embodies these themes, using her wit and charm to manipulate those around her, from her hapless husband to the greedy press and gullible public. This narrative has proven timeless, with the musical adaptation becoming a global phenomenon and the 2002 film adaptation winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The enduring popularity of “Chicago” underscores the continued relevance of its themes: the intoxicating allure of fame and the blurred lines between truth and performance in the public eye.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Brooks Fredericksburg, Virginia Healthcare IT Analyst 1 Day Winnings of $10,600 Final Score: -$400 Round 2 Score: -$400 Round 1 Score: $800 | Chris Nichols Lawrenceville, Georgia Mechanical Engineer Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $8,400 Round 1 Score: $5,000 | Kelly Proulx Billerica, Massachusetts Non-profit Communications Director Winning Score: $16,801 Round 2 Score: $13,200 Round 1 Score: $4,400 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Tuesday, 2 July 2024
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.