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Backwards and forwards : a technical manual for reading plays

Author: David Ball
Publisher: Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, ©1983.
Edition/Format:   Book : State or province government publication : EnglishView all editions and formats
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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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Ball, David (David A.), 1942-
Backwards and forwards.
Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c1983
(OCoLC)558005778
Named Person: William Shakespeare; William Shakespeare
Material Type: Government publication, State or province government publication
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: David Ball
ISBN: 0809311100 9780809311101
OCLC Number: 8952797
Description: viii, 96 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents: pt. 1. Shape --
1. What happens that makes something else happen? --
2. And what happens next? --
3. But do it backwards --
4. Stasis and intrusion --
5. Obstacle, conflict --
6. Ignorance is bliss --
7. Things theatrical --
pt. 2. Methods --
8. Exposition --
9. Forwards : hungry for next --
10. Missing persons (character) --
11. Image --
12. Theme --
pt. 3. Tricks of the trade --
13. Background information --
14. Trusting the playwright --
15. Families --
16. Generalities : mood, atmosphere --
17. The unique factor --
18. Changing eras --
19. Climax --
20. Beginnings/endings --
21. Rereading --
22. What next?
Responsibility: David Ball.
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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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