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Author Ball, David (David A.), 1942- author

Title Backwards and forwards : a technical manual for reading plays / David Ball
Published Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, [1983]
©1983
©1983

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Description viii, 96 pages ; 22 cm
Contents 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 -- Exposition -- Forwards : hungry for next -- Missing persons (character) -- Image -- Theme -- 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Also issued online
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet.
Drama -- Technique.
Reading comprehension.
Theater -- Production and direction.
LC no. 82019333
ISBN 0809311100
9780809311101