Extract responses
Don't use themes
85% extract 15% rest of the play
Look for rising tension
1. Step 1 - Look at broad points:
a. Dramatic reactions of one character
b. Realization of a character
c. Setting, characterisation, conflict
2. Step 2 - Search for evidence
a. Questions, tone, language, repetition, exclamations,
b. Imagery, symbols, metaphors
c. Stage directions
Themes
1. Desire
a. Sexual desire
b. Desire and Violence
c. Desire and Identity
2. Fantasy
a. Identity and Delusion
b. Fantasy vs Reality (Appearance vs Reality)
c. Lies & Deceit
3. Class and Wealth
a. Old South vs New South
4. Masculinity
a. Identity and Masculinity
b. Masculinity and Control
5. Femininity
a. Blanche & Fragility
Don't use themes
85% extract 15% rest of the play
Look for rising tension
1. Step 1 - Look at broad points:
a. Dramatic reactions of one character
b. Realization of a character
c. Setting, characterisation, conflict
2. Step 2 - Search for evidence
a. Questions, tone, language, repetition, exclamations,
b. Imagery, symbols, metaphors
c. Stage directions
Themes
1. Desire
a. Sexual desire
b. Desire and Violence
c. Desire and Identity
2. Fantasy
a. Identity and Delusion
b. Fantasy vs Reality (Appearance vs Reality)
c. Lies & Deceit
3. Class and Wealth
a. Old South vs New South
4. Masculinity
a. Identity and Masculinity
b. Masculinity and Control
5. Femininity
a. Blanche & Fragility