Characters (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Characterisation in drama
Characterisation in drama
Techniques writer uses to create/develop characters
Phil's main character traits
Phil's main character traits
Energetic, rebellious young man trapped in menial job
Phil's 'Giotto was a Slab Boy!' quote meaning
Phil's 'Giotto was a Slab Boy!' quote meaning
Asserts value of talent regardless of social position
Phil's coping mechanism for mother's illness
Phil's coping mechanism for mother's illness
Uses humour as his coping mechanism
Spanky's attitude to work vs Phil's
Spanky's attitude to work vs Phil's
Less ambitious; accepts work, hopes for promotion in 18 months
Hector's change after promotion
Hector's change after promotion
Abandons friends, bosses Spanky, keeps collection money
Alan's class marker in language
Alan's class marker in language
Does not speak Scots dialect like other young characters
Curry's surprising revelation at play's end
Curry's surprising revelation at play's end
He defended Phil to Mr Barton, tried to save his job
Why Lucille chooses Alan for the dance
Why Lucille chooses Alan for the dance
His father owns a sporty car (practical choice)
Significance of Mr Barton never appearing on stage
Significance of Mr Barton never appearing on stage
Emphasises powerlessness of workers; faceless authority