moment 2, flea introduction

Question 1

describe

Answer 1

lettie and the boy go to the edges to confront the flea

Question 2

acting - lettie

Answer 2

firm and commanding tone of voice, slow pace, low pitch. strong body language (one leg in front of the other, knees bent), gesture of one arm in front of her and her fingers splayed wide making a spherical shape

Question 3

acting - boy

Answer 3

gesture of holding letties free hand, hunched over posture, fast pace, panicked tone

Question 4

analysis - acting

Answer 4

this is the first time we see lettie has supernatural abilities, she uses them to protect the boy. establishes a bond between the boy and lettie

Question 5

audience reaction - acting

Answer 5

i felt reassured knowing the boy had a friend that was willing to put herself in danger to protect him

Question 6

design - puppetry

Answer 6

approx 5/6m tall, shape resembled a spider, covered in grey and pink torn rags, the main body is coccoon shaped - its an off white, the head resembled a venus fly trap, big and bulbous eyes made from pvc

Question 7

analysis - design

Answer 7

puppet was imposing and created a threatening mood and atmosphere

Question 8

audience reaction - design

Answer 8

i felt unnerved seeing the puppet as it was huge in comparison to lettie and the boy