Stage directions

Stage directions

Act 1
1. The sunlight streaming through the window contrasts with the dark, oppressive events
  1. Page 1: "There is a narrow window at the left. Through its leaded panes the morning sunlight streams
2. Something is clearly wrong as betty is inert- makes the audience question it
  1. Page 1: "Betty Parris, aged ten, is lying on the bed, inert
3. Parris likes to make a spectacle of himself; he's very intent on appearences
  1. Page 1: "Reverand Parris is discovered kneeling beside the bed, EVIDENTLY in prayer
4. The candle burning next to Betty's bed symbolises hope
  1. Page 1: "A candle still burns"
Act 2
1. The darkness of the room keeps things hidden- the secrets in the marriage
2. The long room allows Proctor and Elizabeth to keep thier physical distance from each other- a metaphor for their emotional distance
  1. Page 41: "rather long living room"

Resource summary

	Created by sammyjaygleek over 11 years ago