Stage Directions Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
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The Witches Language - Implicit

A

Their speech rythm differs from other characters, suggesting their supernatural nature

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The witches stagecraft - explicit

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Often accompioned by thunder - sets a dark, ominous tone which adds dramatic tension

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3
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The Ghost of Banquo

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Only Macbeth can see the ghost - guilt and paranoia

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4
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Battles and Murder Scenes

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Happen offstage

Rely on tention built through character reactions, cries, or blood imagery

Engaging the Audience imagination

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