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It is important to pay close attention to character motivation in a play. One of the tips for good playwriting is to give your characters interesting motivations.
But how do we do that?
Motivation in plays is developed by characterization: what a character does (actions), what a character says, and what other characters say about another character. A character's motivation is often closely tied to the major conflict and theme of a play. Actors read scripts carefully looking for motivation for their characters. It is an essential skill for an actor. A playwright needs to help these actors out by making sure that each character has a purpose and a reason to act and say what he/she does.
As you read The Piano Lesson, consider the motivation behind each character. What does this character want? Why do they want it? How do they go about getting it?
HOMEWORK: Please complete the Piano Lesson and study for the test on Monday.
It is important to pay close attention to character motivation in a play. One of the tips for good playwriting is to give your characters interesting motivations.
But how do we do that?
Motivation in plays is developed by characterization: what a character does (actions), what a character says, and what other characters say about another character. A character's motivation is often closely tied to the major conflict and theme of a play. Actors read scripts carefully looking for motivation for their characters. It is an essential skill for an actor. A playwright needs to help these actors out by making sure that each character has a purpose and a reason to act and say what he/she does.
As you read The Piano Lesson, consider the motivation behind each character. What does this character want? Why do they want it? How do they go about getting it?
HOMEWORK: Please complete the Piano Lesson and study for the test on Monday.
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