Acting Company Activity #2

Complete the following for this activity dealing with II.i:

1.     Complete the text reading sequence (see Cheat Sheet) for II.i.33-61 stressing rhythm. Read the remainder of the scene.

2.     After completing the text reading sequence, answer the following:

a.     Identify the new characters. What are they like? Find lines that support your ideas.

b.     How are they different from the characters introduced previously? How are they the same?

c.      Which character does your group connect with most? Why?

3.     Examine the setting, and answer the following:

a.     What is the new setting?

b.     How is it different than Athens?

c.      What is the mood established? How do you know? Cite line references.

4.     Paraphrase the action for the entire scene.

5.     Prepare to reconvene as a whole group and share ideas and questions.