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Controlled Assessment: Text taught in class.Task planning in class.Practice paragraphs for marking and feedback.Task completed in 1 ½ hours ‘exam’.

Contemporary Drama Task

• Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama ‘A View From The Bridge’.

• Use evidence to support your answer.

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• What is the difference between shock and tension?

• How do you know at the start of the play what will happen to Eddie at the end?

• How will this affect the audience’s response to the character in the play?

• Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama.

Y11 Check List • English Language

• Speaking and listening: • All completed group / Ind – some to

improve• Most completed Pair- JER

• All completed all 3 courseworks – some to improve

• Total 60%

• All completed Mock 1 Exam – 40%

• To do: • Teaching of exam• Official Mock Exam Dec 2014• C/W S&L improvements Lesson 7• Pair S&L integrated into Lit coursework

Mrs Rose• S&L Test?• Examination May 2015

• English Literature

• View from the Bridge & Shakespeare CA deadlines 14th Nov

• Poetry Anthology / Unseen with Miss Tobin

• Heritage Text & Cultures Text• (Mice and Men & Hound of the

Baskervilles / Jekyll and Hyde??) • Summer 2015 Examination

“Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama.”

Essay Introduction

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• “Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama.”

Development

Does Eddie ‘develop’ in this way?

Re-thinking the meaning of ‘development’.

• Eddie’s development in the play is…

• “Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama.”

• “is developed” = what techniques / devices does Miller use?

• Understand how Miller has used the genre of Tragedy to structure Eddie’s ‘development’.

“A tragedy, then, is the imitation of an action that is serious and also, as having

magnitude: in a dramatic, not in a narrative form; with in cidents arousing

pity and fear, wherewith to accomplish its catharsis of such emotions.”

Tragic Hero: a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who

is destined for downfall, suffering, or

defeat

• The hero's downfall is partially his own fault, the result of free choice, not of accident or villainy.

• In fact, the tragedy is usually triggered by some error of judgment or some character flaw that contributes to the hero's lack of perfection- hamartia or ‘tragic flaw’.

• Often the character's hamartia involves hubris which is defined as a sort of arrogant pride or over-confidence.

Aristotle

How are these ideas introduced at the start of the play?

Essay Introduction

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Explore the way in which the character Othello is developed in the drama.”

It is difficult to discuss the character Othello in terms of his ‘development’. Usually we use the word development to suggest a positive change and growth over time. However , in the play Othello’s development is more of a series of tragic mistakes and errors of judgement which lead to his death.

This is because Shakespeare is using the genre of Greek Tragedy for the play. These features a very clear from the first few moments of action on stage.

Because he is using the rules of tragedy set out by Aristotle, it’s clear from the start that Othello is the tragic hero who begins the play as a good an virtuous character.

Despite this goodness, already we can see that there is a flaw in his character- or his hamartia. It is this weakness which will lead to his eventual death.

Even at the start of the play, Shakespeare is indicating Othello will act out of a tragic sense of pride or over confidence, and that these final actions will lead directly to his death.

Explore the way in which the character Eddie is developed in the drama.

Discuss the term ‘develop’

Make it clear it isn’t a positive development Eddie brings about his own death.

‘Development’ is a difficult word to use to comment on Eddie because…

The audience know Eddie will die from the start because…

Explain this is because Miller wanted to write a modern Greek Tragedy.

Explain that Miller reminds us Greek culture and tradition at the start of the play.

The reason for this is…

From the very start of the play Miller…

Then explain that Eddie is typical type of tragic hero and explain what the three main features of a tragic hero are. Briefly show that Miller uses all three in the first moments of the play.

-Good & virtuous-Flaw / hamartia-Final actions -tragic mistakes –death! The result of arrogance or over confidence - hubris

Miller has used all the features of a typical tragic hero to develop Eddie…

For example, we see Eddie’s good side…

However, his character is flawed…

Finally, on stage a key prop is used to indicate…

Tragic hero Eddie begins as a good and virtuous character.

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Highlight Key Quotes and list Eddie’svirtues in order of importance.1

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How does Miller introduce Eddie’s hubris / flaw (‘too much love’ for Catherine) early in the play?

Conversation Analysis Starter

The Warden spoke softly. “I don’t especially care about your sunflower seeds.”Mr Sir moaned.“If you must know,” said the Warden, “I liked it better when you smoked.”The Warden turned to Stanley. “ I suggest you go back to your hole now.”Stanley stepped carefully over to Mr Sir. “Is he-?”“Excuse me? said the Warden.Stanley was too frightened to speak.

How does Miller introduce Eddie’s hubris / flaw (‘too much love’ for Catherine) early in the play? Pages 9-11

What has Miller shown us about the flaws in Eddie’s character? Can you like them to other events in the play?

Flaw Evidence and Lang term Link to rest of play

Why would this be a low achieving PEE Paragraph?

Miller shows the audience at the start that Eddie has many good qualities. He tells Catherine, “ I promised your mother on her deathbed. I’m responsible for you.” This shows that Eddie has promised to look after Catherine.

Why is this much improved? How would you complete it?

Miller shows the audience at the start that Eddie has many good qualities. He tells Catherine, “ I promised your mother on her deathbed. I’m responsible for you.” The idea of making this promise at the moment of her mother’s death is a very powerful and emotive one. It is clear that it’s not something he’s taken lightly despite the huge responsibility of adopting and raising a child that isn’t his own. The word ‘promise’ suggest that Eddie is a reliable and trustworthy man, one who believe that a promise is a vow which must be kept.

In addition, ‘I’m responsible for you’…

• Casting a shadow over these good qualities, Miller carefully uses a range of language devices in an early conversation with Beatrice and Catherine to begin to develop his hamartia, or flawed personality.

• Firstly…

Eddie’s Flaw- His love for Catherine

• P34 Alfieri: “ You know, sometimes God mixes people up…there’s too much love…and it goes where it shouldn’t.”

• Select 5 key quotes from the pages suggested to show there is ‘too much love’ between Eddie and Catherine. You must include at least one stage direction in your quotes.

Suggested pages: 5, 6, 11, 15, 24, 26-27, 29-30, 46.

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Group Task

• Compare the evidence selected by your group.

• Decide on the piece of evidence which will allow you to produce the most in-depth analysis.

• Look for Miller’s interesting use of language choices and the depth of ideas conveyed about the character.

How has Eddie been able to cope with ‘too much love’ for Catherine?

“You’re the Madonna type”

What stops him coping and brings the relationship to a crisis?

Pages 17-20

Pages 36-42

Pages 46-47

Hubris

Eddie’s Hubris

Key Pages: 3,14, 22, 31,34, 3548, 49,54, 56, 58, 64

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Eddie’s Hubris

Key Pages: 3,14, 22, 31,34, 35,48, 49,54, 56, 58, 64

What does the frequency of the page numbers tell you about the way Miller develops Eddie’s hubris?

Make sure you use this opportunity to discuss the significance of props and

the set design.

Cathartic Ending• What greater purpose did Miller have for Eddie as a character rather than just dramatic entertainment? • Catharsis=

• Sat there powerless and watched it run its bloody course.

• Most of the time we settle for half and I like it better…and even as I know how wrong he was, and his death useless, I tremble, for I confess that something perversely pure calls to me from his memory- not purely good, but himself purely, for he allowed himself to be wholly known…yet, it is better to settle for half, It must be!

• Task: write the concluding paragraph of your essay on Eddie commenting on the catharsis produced by his death. ½ page A4 max. You might want to consider some of these ideas:

• How do we ‘settle for half’? Why is it ‘better’ to do so? • What’s Miller’s message and do you agree / disagree? • How was Eddie different?• Why does Miller use the phrase ‘perversely pure’? • What would happen if you ‘allowed yourself to be wholly know’? • Do you admire Eddie in a way similar to Alfieri?

Section 1

Miller establishes Proctor as an adulterer during Act 1 Scene 3. The use of stage direction “the faintest suggestion of a knowing smile” infer a shared illicit relationship. This is coupled with the dialogue between Abigail and Proctor “you’re wicked yet” inferring that Proctor is excited by her character and her rebellious behaviour “dancin’ in the wood.” She is different: independent and strong in a society which loathes impropriety. Her “mischief” is seductive, the semantic field of passion “feverishly” “heat” and “burning” creating an intense atmosphere which Proctor struggles to overcome “I may think of you softly from time to time” while foreshadowing for the audience that this relationship will be significant to Proctor’s downfall.

Yet, Miller presents Proctor as a more complex character than a simple sinner. He is seen to rebuff Abigail’s repeated attempts to seduce him “Give me a word John” and “I am waitin’ for you” producing a character who is resolute in his decision to end the affair “No, no Abby. That’s done with.” The use of the repetition and the past tense suggesting that Proctor has moved forward signalling some basis for character development. In doing so Proctor is portrayed as a character that although once sinful having “looked up” at Abigail’s window is now at least attempting to make the right decision. He instructs Abigail to put their relationship “out of mind”. The direction “with final emphasis” producing an assured tone and clarity of thought. Indeed Proctor proclaims that he “will cut off [his] hand before “reach[ing] for [her] again” perhaps suggesting that Miller creates Proctor as a symbol of hope. Certainly his character has previously been compared to Christ and that he offers an insight into redemption.

Foreground playwright name to show understanding of construct

Be precise

Identify the dramatic device

Range of integrated quotes

Keep quotes short and embed

Evaluate character

Unpick the language where needed

Link to question

Focus on character’s change and development

Section 1



• Start with a point about the character , language / dramatic device the playwright uses.

• Use a range of short linked quotes.• Unpick the language/SWAT• Comment on the audience.• Return to the question to evaluate the character’s

development.• Next paragraph, create a link to show change /

development.• Repeat the process!

Throughout the play Miller has carefully constructed Eddie’s hubris; a series of catastrophic mistakes that Eddie makes based on as sense or arrogance or pride in thinking he can succeed in keeping Catherine from Rodolpho.

Use a wide range of precisely chosen quotes – remember to use the ellipsis (…) to trim these down and get to the point.

Keep your focus on the ways in which Miller has developed Eddie’s hubris- don’t write about him as if he’s real!

Miller has.. Miller uses…Miller is clearly signalling…

Focus on the drama and stagecraft, commenting on the use of props, set design and performance indicted by the stage directions. Refer also to the audience’s reactions in your explanation.

It’s a play, not a book!

Link and structure your points.

Essay Plan- can you draw a series of sketched and doodles to remind you of the key points in your essay? Explore the ways in which the character Eddie is developed in the drama

• Introduction

• Good Eddie

• Flawed Eddie

• Crisis!

• Hubris / Death

Develop Synonyms• Change• Unfold• Grow• Advance• Alter• Shift• Spread• Intensify• Emerge• Expand• Progress• Increase• Magnify

Linking topic sentences, focus on the author and dramatic/language devices

Typical of a tragic hero, at the start of the play Miller establishes that Eddie is a good and virtuous man.

Immediately in the play he uses the set design to show the audience he is well liked and part of the community.

Soon after, the dialogue in a conversation between Eddie, Beatrice and Catherine increases the audience’s admiration for Eddie as it show he is very protective of his adopted daughter.

However, Miller makes careful use of the language in the same conversation to show that these good characteristics are flawed.

Explore the way in which the character Eddie Carbone is developed in the drama.

Intro‘Development’ is a difficult…We usually associate it with…However, it was Miller’s intention to…As a Tragic hero Eddie…Firstly, he is good and virtuous…Yet, Miller immediately…flawedKnown as hamartia…Like all tragic heroes…hubris

In some Caesar’s year…

Louis: You workin’ tomorrow?

Eddie is pleased and therefore shy about it

This one’s name was Eddie Carbone

Powerless…I watched it run its bloody course

A telephone booth…used in the last scene

Notes Structure:

• Intro

• Good X3

• Flawed X3

• Crisis X3

• Hubris/Death X3

Notes structure

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Foreground playwright name to show understanding of construct

Be precise

Identify the dramatic device

Range of integrated quotes

Keep quotes short and embed

Evaluate character

Unpick the language where needed

Link to question

Focus on character’s change and development

Section 1



Write 2-3 linked paragraphs tracing the development of Eddie’s Hubris and the way he brings about his own death.

• Change• Unfold• Grow• Advance• Alter• Shift• Spread• Intensify• Emerge• Expand• Progress• Increase• Magnify

• Start with a point about the character , language / dramatic device the playwright uses.

• Use a range of short linked quotes.

• Unpick the language/SWAT• Comment on the audience.• Return to the question to

evaluate the character’s development.

• Next paragraph, create a link to show change / development.

• Repeat the process!

Miller uses a significant prop at the start of the play to indicate to the audience that Eddie’s hubris, or tragic error of judgement, will involve a phone call of some kind. The stage direction…

As the first few minutes of the play progress, the details of Eddie’s hubris emerge through Miller’s use of dramatic irony.

Again, Miller’s use of a simple prop shows that Eddie’s uncontrollable behaviour will increase and bring about his own violent death.

Practice Paragraphs

• Transition Moments

• Good – Flawed• Flawed – Crisis• Crisis – Hubris

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• The final virtue which Miller brings to the audience’s attention through the use of the stage directions is Phil’s enormous contribution to charity. Blah blah…

• Though admiring the character for his generosity, Miller also carefully uses costumes to develop that audience’s understanding of Phil as a vain an d arrogant man, one whose goodness is seriously flawed. Blah blah…

1. Start with a point about Miller’s intentions for the character , naming the language / dramatic device the playwright uses.

2. Use a range of short linked quotes.3. Unpick the language/SWAT if

possible.4. Comment on the audience.5. Return to the question to evaluate

the character’s development.6. Next paragraph, create a link to

show change / development.7. Repeat the process!

Introduction & Argument

Good Eddie

Flawed Eddie – Crisis!

Hubris and Death

Conclusion & Catharsis

10xy2 Pre- CA Feedback

• QWC: • Organises material coherently• Effectively using appropriate terminology• SPG will be accurate throughout.

• Hamartia / Hubris? • Eddie’s • Miller • Playwright (from wright= maker / builder: shipwright, wheelwright. Wrought- beaten out of

metal) or dramatist .

Key points

• Commenting on the drama on stage.• Making effective use of discussion of the set, stage direction =

performance.

• What would your topic sentence be when discussing this extract?

Catherine: They went to Africa…it’s true EddieEddie: I didn’t say nothing’ (he goes to his rocker, picks up a newspaper.)

Eddie (to Marco)

Eddie: (rises, paces up and down) It ain’t so free here either, Rodolfo.Eddie: (holding back a voice full of anger)

Beatrice: (she watches them dance; Eddie turn his head away.)

Key points


performance.

Annotate the quotes focusing on what the stage direction suggest about the actor playing Eddie’s performance in this section and what ideas about Eddie are being communicated.


Eddie (to Marco)



Key points


performance.


Eddie: (to Marco)



Key Points

• SWAT= single word analysis technique.

10/En2 – CA Feedback

• Intro or main??

• Use a range of quotes for each point : X3 short, precisely chosen.

• Quite stage directions and discuss performance!

• Eddie’s not real! Make sure your topic sentences focus of Miller, language, stage direction, audience, performance etc:

-Miller reveals Eddie’s good and virtuous nature through dialogue…-Particularly interesting is the use of language in a stage direction / conversation to show Eddie…-Props are significant of stage when…-Key stage direction show that the actor’s performance will reveal to the audience Eddie’s flawed personality…-Miller intended the audience to understand that Eddie…

• Explain quotes in detail- don’t just repeat the quite: ‘Promise’ shows that he’s made a promise…well duh!

10/En2 – CA Feedback

• Eddie’s not real! Make sure your topic sentences focus of Miller, language, stage direction, audience, performance etc:

-Miller reveals Eddie’s good and virtuous nature through dialogue…-Particularly interesting is the use of language in a stage direction / conversation to show Eddie…-Props are significant of stage when…-Key stage direction show that the actor’s performance will reveal to the audience Eddie’s flawed personality…-Miller intended the audience to understand that Eddie…

• Explain quotes in detail- don’t just repeat the quite: ‘Promise’ shows that he’s made a promise…well duh!

• “ I promised your mother on her deathbed.”

• “You aint all the girls”

Start your controlled assessment after 10 min looking through book for marking / feedback and a quick look at the pack.

Start you controlled assessment- but no PP so I’ll be checking!!

Not ready to start because-I need to see notes / quote banks-I need to discuss your PPs-Your notes need improving.Get on with those tasks or revise from big pack

SeanKathrynOwenCharlieToddCarloIzzyRhysBenTia

Ashley BTomMaxMaisie

AndrewStephCameronLewisAshley G LuiCaelibAaronFionaShannonKathryn

Are you really finished?• Can you discuss catharsis and the wider dramatic importance of Eddie rather than just

as entertainment?

• Can you adjust your topic sentences to avoid ‘Eddie…Eddie..Eddie…’?

• Can you add one more comment to each of your explanations of your quote?

• Can you SWAT X3 times?

• Can you comment on performance on stage X3?

• Can you add X5 more short precisely chosen quotes?

• Start reading R&J story and completing t/F sheet.

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