THET110 Notes September 12 and 19 2012 A What current issues does Death of a Salesman resonate 1 The drive for wealth 2 The economic environment 3 Facebook and social media 4 Great depression recent economic downfall II Tools of the Playwright A Theme 1 Title 2 An abstract concept which part or all of a play is about B Action and conflict 1 Super objectives objectives and obstacle 2 Action is a series of events 3 Conflict is the soul of drama 4 Drama happens when a character wants something and meets obstacles 1 The world of the play must be understandable and complete with its own logic and C The world of the play rules D Language 1 Reveals information about characters 2 Helps create the world of the play E Styles of Death of a Salesman 1 Realism and expressionism III History of directing A Richard Wagner 1813 1883 B Unified production Gesam Kunstwerk C Master artist IV Director s concept or thematic thrust A Overall image or metaphor for the play B The director s main jobs are Interpretation 1 2 Unification 3 Communication
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