Celebratory Dinner- Act 3 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureJourneys EndGCSEOCR Created by: LinaCreated on: 29-04-14 22:15 Themes Dramatic Follows the raid in which O was killed S's fragile+ volatile mental state after the loss of his close friend Jovial mood of the occasion changes with H's comment about R's absence The quiet menace of S's tone Frustrated snapping at T when he praises R's contribution to the raid H's failture to gause S's dangerously unpredictable mood H's lack of awareness T's unease at S's mood Contrast The gunfire outside echoes the explosive nature of the conflicts within the dugout The toll trench warfare takes on the minds of men 1 of 5 Stage directions S, T+ H open the scene with feverish laughter+ convo Stark contrast to the tenstion of the preceding scene H- talkative mood Light mood The men take comfort in food, alcohol+ thoughts of home+ women The setting is that like of the Last Supper (on the night before the execution) The men celebrating before they die S's call for whisky on top of champagne-> reminder of the strain he's under 2 of 5 Change of mood Convo turns to R The mood canges S learns of R's reason for being absent Hears the others praising him Apparent true emotional state H's attempts to return the subject of convo back to women S's disregard+ anger kill the celebration H tries to confront him as he did earlier The tension breaks S viciously repeats his command 3 of 5 Stanhope and Trotter S left on stage with T Confides in him as he used to O Envies T's ability to stay calm Brief insight into T's character He too hides his true feelings Told that he is now second in command His commitment to his duty+ loyalty to S are clear 4 of 5 Stanhope and Trotter S left on stage with T Confides in him as he used to O Envies T's ability to stay calm Brief insight into T's character He too hides his true feelings Told that he is now second in command His commitment to his duty+ loyalty to S are clear 5 of 5
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