Dramatic Methods Flashcards
What is actually going on in the physical space?
Jack chasing Algy around to get his cigarette case back
Who is on stage? Who can hear what is being said?
Characters tend to be off stage when important info is shared (Algy and Jack discussing their alter egos, Jack proposing to Gwendolen)
Does any character enter or exit? For what reasons?
Lane and Merriman frequently introducing characters to the stage
Who speaks? What kind of speech is it?
Lady Bracknell’s rambling and often demeaning speeches which tend to slow the plays fast pace
Who dominates? Who speaks the most?
The women tend to dominate conversations in their partnerships, other than that, class tends to dictate
Is there anyone who is silent? Is this at all relevant?
When Algy was silent whilst Jack was telling Gwendolen about his manor, it was due to his eavesdropping
Are there any indications from the dialogue about stage directions, props or tone of voice?
Algy’s apartment is lavishly furnished in spite of Lady Bracknell saying later that hee has nothing
What can be said about language in terms of aspects of comedy?
Wit, a lot of wit
Is setting important?
Roses in Jack’s country manor hint to aestheticist movement
