Dramatic Methods Flashcards
language/imagery etc…
significant words/phrases/images present in the characters’ speech
physical space
where are people/props positioned in the scene?
characters on stage
who is on stage? who can hear what is being said?
exits and entrances
who comes and goes, and for what reason?
how frequently do people come and go, and how does this affect the scene?
those speaking
who speaks?
what kind of speech is it - stately, informal, conspiritorial, friendly, insincere?
is anyone silent - is this relevant in any way?
those dominating
who dominates this scene?
who speaks the most?
what is the implication?
implied direction
are there any implications in dialogue concerning stage directions, props or tone of voice?
symbolism of props
how props can be considered significant in terms of key themes/issues in the text
(symbolism of) setting
how the setting - in terms of country, room, street and time of day - affects the mood/atmosphere in the scene, and is relevant in terms of key themes
(dramatic) irony
when the audience is aware of more than at least one of the characters
