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Backwards and forwards : a technical manual for reading plays /

By: Ball, David (David A.), 1942-.
Publisher: Carbondale, Ill. : Southern Illinois University Press, 2017Edition: 35th anniversary edition.Description: viii, 96 pages ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780809311101.Subject(s): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet | Drama -- Technique | Drama -- Study and teaching | Playwriting | Theater -- Production and directionDDC classification: 792.0233 Also issued online.
Contents:
Foreword -- Introduction -- Part 1: Shape. What happens that makes something else happen? ; And what happens next? ; But do it backwards ; Stasis and intrusion ; Obstacle, conflict ; Ignorance is bliss ; Things theatrical -- Part 2: Methods. Exposition ; Forwards : hungry for next ; Missing persons (character) ; Image ; Theme -- Part 3: Tricks of the trade. Background information ; Trusting the playwright ; Families ; Generalities : mood, atmosphere ; The unique factor ; Changing eras ; Climax ; Beginnings/endings ; Rereading ; What next?
Summary: Using Hamlet as illustration, the author provides the tools for students and practitioners to use as they investigate plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the other crucial parts of the superstructure of a play.
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Standard Loan Standard Loan ATU Sligo Yeats Library Main Lending Collection 792.0233 BAL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Pending hold 0084429
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Total holds: 1

Frist published in 1983.

Includes bibliographical references.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Part 1: Shape. What happens that makes something else happen? ; And what happens next? ; But do it backwards ; Stasis and intrusion ; Obstacle, conflict ; Ignorance is bliss ; Things theatrical -- Part 2: Methods. Exposition ; Forwards : hungry for next ; Missing persons (character) ; Image ; Theme -- Part 3: Tricks of the trade. Background information ; Trusting the playwright ; Families ; Generalities : mood, atmosphere ; The unique factor ; Changing eras ; Climax ; Beginnings/endings ; Rereading ; What next?

Using Hamlet as illustration, the author provides the tools for students and practitioners to use as they investigate plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the other crucial parts of the superstructure of a play.

Also issued online.

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