Stage Directions Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
The Witches Language - Implicit
A
Their speech rythm differs from other characters, suggesting their supernatural nature
2
Q
The witches stagecraft - explicit
A
Often accompioned by thunder - sets a dark, ominous tone which adds dramatic tension
3
Q
The Ghost of Banquo
A
Only Macbeth can see the ghost - guilt and paranoia
4
Q
Battles and Murder Scenes
A
Happen offstage
Rely on tention built through character reactions, cries, or blood imagery
Engaging the Audience imagination