Section 16- Wall Flashcards
Describe the transition into this section and interpret the image
-the boxes are lifted up from the dominos and brought together into a diagonal line with the openings facing out. On a shout the monks hold the boxes on their backs and turn around to create a horizontal line with the openings facing the back
-creates the outside of the temple wall, acting as a physical barrier to prevent the public from entering. The monks culture is very isolated and secluded from the rest of society
-lighting dims to show the monks privacy and create the impression of an enigma, that no one knows the full extent of
Describe what Larbi does
-Larbi makes his way across the wall of boxes looking for the gaps that he can peak through. As he is trying to look the gaps close up, stopping him from looking
Who appears on the top of the wall of boxes and how do you interpret it?
-2 monks appear like guards, holding spears called qiang with a tassel. They are showing the protection of the temple and how no one can enter
Describe the actions that the two monks perform on the top
-they perform a series of actions including horizontal jabs and vertical jabs into the boxes, and they spin the qiang really fast in a circular motion across the body.
Describe the music used and why do you think the decision was made to use this at this point
-slow European melancholic piano = the thin texture and delicacy mirrors Larbi’s creeping around the stage trying to peer through, but is unable to see. It also creates contrast to the monks actions on top of the boxes allowing shouting and spears noises to be heard
Describe a movement from this section which shows the theme of old China
-one monks gives out a shout signalling for the wall of boxes to be pushed forwards in unison whilst Larbi walks backwards towards SL
-he is being physically excluded and prevented from entering the temple
What does Dong Dong do downstage right?
-he uses the small boxes to create a mini replica of the horizontal wall of boxes, still in the same square spotlight as the previous section
How does Dong Dong enter the wall?
-Dong Dong knocks on the front of the central box, and it is slowly lowered down by the monk behind. He steps inside the box and it is slowly brought back up again
-creates the imagery of a draw bridge, entry for the temple is permitted for Dong Dong
Describe the transition into the new formation
-Larbi leans backwards on the box furthest stage right, and the monk behind it slides it out the way. Larbi moves down the line to the centre, each time having the box taken away, which is mirrored by the boxes stage left as well. The monks begin to build the temple behind once they have moved their box
