Aaron Sandhu

English HWK

9th September 2015

Who is to blame for her death?

Reading through the events that have led up to the young womans death, it is
difficult to conclude one incident as the cause. I believe it was the catalogue of
events that resulted in the woman taking her own life.
What can you infer from Priestleys use of detailed stage directions /
set description?
Priestleys use of detailed stage directions and set descriptions shows his
attention to detail and how he wants the audience to experience the play. The
stage directions draws the audience into the play, the subtle changes to the
stage draws the audience to the elements that Priestleys wants them to
concentrate or focus on. The use of realistic period furniture allows the audience
to experience the play as it was at the time.
Why does the set description always come first in modern drama?
The set description gives context, it sets the scene, the situation, the
environment and also frames the act and helps the audience to understand
what they are about to see.
What might the stage look like if a realistic set is not used?
If a realist set is not used the stage could look out of place, the audience would
have to work harder to follow the play, make the connections and experience the
insight of the plays environment.