Murmuring Judges Act 1 Scene 1 Notes

Murmuring Judges

Act 1 Scene 1

The reader must sympathise with Gerard so:

• He appears to be vulnerable, puny, younger than the others, scared and looks more like a student than a criminal.
• He is singled out from the others - he is the only one of the criminals that talks.
• We immediately make a connection with him as he uses direct address.

Vulnerability shown through:

• The speed it all happens: 'Stop' and 'Suddenly it's going so fast'
• His lack of…