| Description |
viii, 96 pages ; 22 cm |
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What happens that makes something else happen? -- And what happens next? -- But do it backwards -- Stasis and intrusion -- Obstacle, conflict -- Ignorance is bliss -- Things theatrical -- Exposition -- Forwards : hungry for next -- Missing persons (character) -- Image -- Theme -- Background information -- Trusting the playwright -- Families -- Generalities : mood, atmosphere -- The unique factor -- Changing eras -- Climax -- Beginnings/endings -- Rereading -- What next? |
| Summary |
Using Hamlet as illustration, the author provides the tools for students and practitioners to use as they investigate plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the other crucial parts of the superstructure of a play. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique.
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Drama -- Technique.
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Theater -- Production and direction.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJxx96qPfyhwWrJChP9kXd |
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Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) |
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Drama -- Technique. |
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Technique. |
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Theater -- Production and direction. |
| ISBN |
0809311100 (pbk.) |
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9780809311101 (pbk.) |
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