Section 6- I just want to get to the hotel Flashcards
What is their opening position? How does it compare to the opening section?
In section 1, they are sat on the floor cross legged and in a reflective state. Now, they are stood either side of downstage centre, Khan on the left and Larbi on the right. Khan has his left arm raised and Larbi has grabbed his wrist
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“So he’s holding it and he’s saying give us a give us a present”
Larbi says this whilst looking directly in to Khan’s eyes. This shows that the gurads have Khan’s passport and are demanding money to release it. Suggests a corrupt government.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“I’m a British Citizen you give me my passport back or I will complain to the British council and then I will have your I will have your job”
They take it in turns to each say part of this phrase and it is delivered in an authoritative manner. It shows Khan’s frustration at the discrimination and how he feels as though he has a right to complain. Khan doesn’t actually have the authority to tae his job but he believes himself to be superior.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“I really, I really, well I really want to intimidate him”
Khan says this in a quiet and embarrased tone of voice. He thought that his citizenship gave him authority and then realised that he was being silly.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“I just need to get to a hotel”
Said by Khan and shows what hes used to and how he is used to being treated. They create a H shape with their fingers, a universal gesture. The index fingers are joined and the thumbs are extended.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“I need my conveniences. I need my essential suplies and they are; a bathroom, bath, hot shower, television, MTV, the usual things”
Said by Khan but lip synced by Larbi. Larbi physically acts out the items. This highlights the poverty of where they are and what he has become used to.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“So I’m like getting on this train”
Khan says this line but they both perform the same action. They sweep their arm in a horizontal pathway from their right to left with a pointed finger. Larbi continues the circle by walking rond towards upstange centre in a circular pathway.
It is a very literal gesture and provides a seamless transition in to the next section.
Explain the interpretation and delivery of the following and who it is said by.
“And I didnt say anything because by this point, the energy of the anger had actually turned to energy of complete fear”
Said by Larbi. He places his hands one on top of the other as if holding a ball and then flips them over so that the other hand is on top. Shows the idea of Zero, when does one thing become another?
