Thursday, January 15, 2015

The Sea Gull: Acts 2-4

Please select a role to read this morning.

As we continue reading Chekhov's play, please identify the theatrical terms found in the play. Additionally, please look for subtext: what is not said in a character's line. Subtext is the subtle details or clues used by the actor to develop their character based on the writing.

 Your analysis sheet/notes are due at the end of class today.

 Romanticism: 1798-1832
Realists: 1850-1910
Naturalists: 1880-1930
Symbolists: 1870-1890
Aestheticism: 1835-1910
Modernism: 1890-1945

 HOMEWORK: Please begin studying for your final exam. See post below.
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