Over the last few lessons, I have learnt that the play is full of possible real life tragedies and situations. Some of the tales are more obvious than others, for example the tale of the girl working in the shop, that tale clearly shows that the man was racist to her, but in the tales about the man who murdered someone or the women who was abused they weren't so clear to understand. You had to use your common sense and knowledge to get what was going on, what I like about these tales is that they make you think and actually get you more involved and interested in the play.
The characters are all very interesting I like how they are all different and each have their own story but live in the same place. I particularly like the characters that you don't know about their back story, I think its fun to make up what you think happened to them and why they are like they are. In my scene I like the character of the rude man, I think we could do a lot of background work on him as to why he is like he is.
The themes of the play are all very serious but are all possible situations which probably someone in the class has had to deal with. I find it interesting that the stories they have chosen relate to the stereotypical idea of the East end (where it is set). I think it is clever how they have interpreted that idea of the East End into many different tales of peoples lives. It is also scary though, to think that all the tales have actually happened to many many people all over the world, and so when I perform in the play I want to make sure I am respectful to people watching who may have a sentimental connection to the character or scene.
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