1. Directors cast actors whose physical appearance suits the part they play. Describe your image of Captain Nicholls, what he looks like and how you think he stands,
walks and talks.
2. Describe your image of Ted. What does he look like? What clothes would you give him if you were the costume designer? How does he walk and talk?
3. Is Ted a likeable character in this scene? Explain your answer.
4. At the end of this scene, which character speaks a very short line that could be described as ironic? Quote and explain what she means by this line.
5. Write a paragraph beginning, ‘Ted has more than one reason to be pleased with the hundred pounds for Joey’.
Support this opening sentence with evidence and/or quotation from the scene. You may also refer to a previous scene in your paragraph.
REMEMBER:
Irony is when a line has both a literal meaning and a
fi gurative meaning (a deeper, hidden meaning).
6. Write a paragraph beginning either ‘I think Albert believes that his father will keep the hundred pounds to buy back Joey’ or ‘I think Albert does not believe
that his father will keep the hundred pounds to buy back Joey’. Continue the paragraph with sentences that back up your point and illustrate your opinion with evidence from either this scene or a previous scene.
Hot-Seating Characters
Hot-seating is a rehearsal technique used by theatre companies to deepen an actor’s understanding of the character he or she is playing.
The actor sits down in the centre of the rehearsal space. Other members of the cast ask questions to help the actor to ‘get into character’.
You can also ‘hot-seat’ a character in your classroom setting. This will help to deepen your understanding of the character and to write more thoughtful exam answers. Your answer will stand out because, having questioned the character and listened to interesting answers, you will be able to show your understanding of the character’s thoughts and motivation. The examiner will also enjoy reading your interesting insights.
