Discussion: Composition
Prompt: Choose a character from one of the 10-minute plays listed above. In one or two well-developed paragraphs, write a character analysis, explaining the person's actions, emotions, conflicts, and motivations. Include examples and at least one quotation from the play as supporting evidence.
Refresher on Character
A reader or viewer of a play can learn about a character in a number of ways.
a) Dialogue/monologue - How do the words the character says reveal information about who he/she is? Does the character have a noticeable speech pattern? Does the character's use of language reveal his/her emotional state? What is revealed through what others say about the character?
b) Action - What is shown through the character's actions or lack of action?
c) Stage directions/movement/props - What is revealed through the character's placement on the stage, movements, and use of props?
d) Relationships/interactions - What is understood about the character through relationships and interactions with other characters?
e) Development - Does the character grow and change during the play, or is the character static and unchanged? How developed or round is the character?
f) Role - Is this character the narrator? If so, is he/she reliable or unreliable?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.