Pivotal Scene 2: Proctor and Elizabeth...
Transcript of Pivotal Scene 2: Proctor and Elizabeth...
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Learning Targets• Visualize different interpretations of a dramatic scene.
• Engage in a collaborative discussion, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.
Before Reading1. Imagine that you are the director of a stage version of The Crucible. How will
you portray the relationship between Proctor and Elizabeth? Share your initial reaction to their tense conversation; be sure to consider the subtext of the spoken words.
During Reading2. Below are four possible scenarios or subtexts that could inform the relationship
and interaction between Proctor and Elizabeth. After you have read the scene where they are alone for the first time, describe the gestures, movements, facial expressions, and vocal delivery actors might use at specific places in this scene to communicate the different interpretations. Be sure to identify the specific line where the stage directions might take place.
Proctor Is Cold and Distant
Line GesturesBlocking
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3. How do the stage directions you have added support this interpretation and focus your understanding of this scene’s staging and blocking choices?
LEARNING STRATEGIES:Graphic Organizer, Marking the Text, Jigsaw, Discussion Groups
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Elizabeth Is Cold and Distant
Line GesturesBlocking
(Movements)Facial
Expressions Vocal Delivery
4. How do the stage directions you have added support this interpretation and focus your understanding of this scene’s staging and blocking choices?
Proctor and Elizabeth Are in Love
Line GesturesBlocking
(Movements)Facial
Expressions Vocal Delivery
5. How do the stage directions you have added support this interpretation and focus your understanding of this scene’s staging and blocking choices?
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Select an Interpretation for Yourself:
Line Gestures MovementsFacial
Expressions Vocal Delivery
6. How do the stage directions you have added support this interpretation and focus your understanding of this scene’s staging and blocking choices?
After Reading 7. After watching the film version of this scene, use the following questions to
guide your group discussion:
• Which interpretation of the relationship did the director seem to have in mind? How do you know?
• How does it compare and contrast to your own interpretation?
• How does the director’s interpretive choice about this relationship affect the direction of the conflict?
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