The first day of class in February, we'll introduce Doubt by John Patrick Shanley. It may be important to know in advance that this play does NOT have a satisfactory conclusion; there is closure but NOT certainty, and that that is intentional on the part of the playwright.
Initial discussion will focus on setting -- the importance of time & place in this play
Character - two major characters; two minor characters -- all of whom are important to this play
Conflict - note that this play is intended to make the reader or the audience question his/her own beliefs and ideas
Additional terms: metaphor; allegory; symbol; parable -- note that all three of these are related, specifically to the sermons the priest gives--what is the point?
It might help to view a clip from the film on You Tube - Doubt First Sermon
MORE TO COME
No comments:
Post a Comment