Grade 7 Flashcards
What is the introduction for the Macbeth piece?
Hello, my name is Arya Maheswaran and for my Grade 7 acting exam I will be performing 3 piece. My first piece is Macbeth Act 4 Scene 1. Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare in 1606. In this piece I play the witches, who are making a potion and casting a spell. This piece is set in a cave.
What is the introduction for my Equus piece?
The second piece that I will be performing is Equus by Petter Shaffer written in 1973. In this piece I play Dora who is talking to her son Alan’s doctor at the psychiatric hospital he was admitted to after being found guilty of blinding six horses with a metal spike.
What is the introduction for my Curious Incident of the dog at night time piece?
The final piece that I will be performing is The curious incident of the dog at night time. This was written by Simon Stevens based on the novel by Mark Hadden. It was written in 2012. In this piece I play Judy. In this piece my character is reading the letter that she has written to her autistic son Christopher about why she left him and her father.
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What is the characters objective in my Macbeth piece?
The Witches objective is to make a potion and cast a spell. Their objective is to advance the plot. This is because their words and actions cause Macbeth to kill the King. They also want to cause chaos and mischief. They delight in manipulating human fate and revel in the chaos they sow. They also want to create a dark atmosphere.
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What is the characters objective in my Equus piece?
The characters objective is to explore her emotions, motivations and failures as a mother. Her primary objective is to grapple with her feelings of guilt and responsibility for her son’s actions.
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What is the characters objective in my Curious Incident of the dog at night time piece?
Judy’s objective in her monologue is to convey her love for Christopher, express her remorse for her past mistakes, and reconcile with him in hopes of healing their relationship and moving forward together as a family.
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What is the characters objective in the play the curious incident of the dog at night time?
Judy’s monologue in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is a significant moment in the play, offering emotional depth, character development, and thematic resonance within the broader narrative framework.
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What is the characters objective in the play Macbeth?
The witches in “Macbeth” serve as catalysts for the unfolding tragedy, embodying themes of fate, evil, and the corrupting influence of unchecked ambition. Their presence adds depth and complexity to the play’s exploration of human nature and the consequences of moral transgression.
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What is the characters objective in the play Equus?
Judy’s role in “Equus” is to explore themes of parental responsibility, guilt and redemption, and looks at human relationships.
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Explain the writing style, and period in which the author of one of the performed scenes was writing - Macbeth
‘Macbeth’ reflecting a combination of historical, political, literary, and personal factors. Shakespeare often drew inspiration from historical events and figures. “Macbeth” is loosely based on the historical account of King Macbeth of Scotland. The play explores themes of ambition, power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The play incorporates elements of witchcraft, prophecy, and the supernatural, which were topics of fascination and fear in Shakespeare’s time. Shakespeare uses Iambic Pentameter which is a use of 10 syllables per line.
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Explain the writing style, and period in which the author of one of the performed scenes was writing - Equus
Peter Shaffer drew on a wide range of influences, including personal experiences, psychological theories, religious and mythological themes. Shaffer was inspired by a true story he had heard about a young man who blinded horses. Shaffer was interested in exploring the complexities of the human mind and psyche. Shaffer was intrigued by religious and mythological themes. Shaffer’s play reflects the anxieties and uncertainties of the era, particularly regarding issues of identity, sexuality, and spirituality. He experimented with non-linear narrative structures, psychological realism.
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Explain the writing style, and period in which the author of one of the performed scenes was writing - The curious incident of the dog at night-time
The primary influence for Stephens was Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel of the same name, upon which the play is based. Haddon has stated that he worked with individuals on the autism spectrum and drew inspiration from his experiences with them. Haddon conducted extensive research on autism spectrum disorders to accurately portray the protagonist, Christopher Boone
