Phil’s Character Analysis

Question 1

Phil becomes the groups…

Answer 1

leader.
throughout the play he gradually gets more authority and power over the group until he’s unconsciously decided as the leader and everyone looks up to him.

Question 2

What sort of character is Phil?

Answer 2

• a leader
• uncommunicative “Phil says nothing.”
• threatening “if you don’t help us we’ll kill you.”
• authoritative “Tell no one or we’ll all go to prison.”

Question 3

Phil’s intentions…

Answer 3

aren’t clear.
Phil’s reasons for coming up with the plan to cover up Adam’s murder aren’t clear, but it’s possible he’s trying to protect the group.

Question 4

Phil is a teenager like the rest of the group, but comes across as…

Answer 4

more mature.

Question 5

To play the character Phil, an actor might use…

Answer 5

slow, decisive movements to show that he is a more controlled and less nervous than some of the other characters.

Question 6

Phil is largely __________ to Leah.

Answer 6

unresponsive.
Phil plays a passive role during scenes that take place in the field. There are signs that he’s listening to Leah, but he barely reacts to her, which makes her think he’s not really listening.

Question 7

Phil is calm and collected when…

Answer 7

under pressure.

in the scenes that take place in the woods he is a commanding figure who dominates the action.

Question 8

Phil can be brutal and callous…

Answer 8

but he shows signs of a softer side at the end.