Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 14 AIL 1301 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Speaking Past the Other Characters
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The idea
A play cannot report a thought, so it needs a way to let one reach the audience. Two devices do it: a character alone speaking at length, and a character speaking briefly while others stand by unhearing. Neither has a headword in the anchor's glossary.
In practice
Two devices, neither in the glossary.
Where people slip
The band's core tools are undefined there.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
- Nothing. This is a starting point.
Unlocks
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