QUESTION 4: SIENER IN DIE SUBURBS BY PG DU PLESSIS Study SOURCE E below and answer the questions that follow - NSC Dramatic Arts - Question 4 - 2019 - Paper 1

1. Backyard with neglected buildings to reflect poverty.
2. Scrap yard that incorporates rust and disarray, illustrating the degeneration of the environment.
3. An automobile workshop, using equipment to symbolize Tjokkie's work on the 1948 Buick.
4. A community hall that allows for a local and relatable setting for the audience.

1. A later model car for Tjokkie to represent his aspirations.
2. Modern costumes that resonate with contemporary themes and characters.
3. Contemporary furniture and décor that make the setting relatable to modern audiences.
4. Consideration of race representivity in casting to reflect the diverse society.

1. A chest to symbolize her burdens and struggles.
2. A bag that she can fidget with to showcase her anxieties.
3. A mop or broom to represent the stereotypical housewife role, emphasizing her confinement and the way society views her as 'missing' from engagement.

1. Employ physical action in the portrayal of emotions, incorporating gestures that reflect her daily life.
2. Use vocal expression that conveys her internal struggles and emotional layers.
3. The actor should utilize emotional memory to draw from personal experiences to convey a real 'vision' of her character, enhancing authenticity.

Tragedy is evident as the family relies on Ma's pension, showcasing their financial insecurity. Timeiieo's failed attempts to escape poverty illustrate the cycle that they are trapped in. Conversely, the hope shines through their desire to escape this cycle, culminating in the characters' small victories that provide a glimpse of possible salvation, despite their harsh realities.