09 Nov drama Analysis essay
In Susan Glaspells Trifles and in William Shakespeares Othello, much of the excitement comes from the audiences awareness of events that some of the characters are unaware of. As a result, the audience members (viewers or, in our case, readers) experience feelings of suspense and anticipation as they await for events to unfold or for characters to become aware of what is actually going on.
For this assignment, write an essay of 500 words or so comparing and/or contrasting how the authors manage to keep the audience informed while keeping certain characters unaware. Use elements of drama terminology such as aside and soliloquy as you discuss the writers strategies. What other elements play a role? Consider stage directions and dialogue as you analyze how Glaspell and Shakespeare manage to bring the audience into the performance.
