CTH Intros and Conclusions

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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is the BEGINNING of the play and is ...
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When the audience is introduced to Myra - the matriarch with secondary bone cancer - and the first time the audience sees Jenna and Myra alone together.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
1b (MYRA)
The intimate nature of her relationships as well as her wanting other characters to be accepting of her inevitable death
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
1b (JENNA)
the immaturity of Jenna and the apparent shallowness of her characters emotional understanding.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the BEGINNING of the play and is ...
2
The first time the audience sees all the family together and sees the relationship dynamics between them all - and the dependency each character has on Myra.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
2b (MYRA)
trying to reconnect her families relationships as well as the control she feels she needs over what happens when she dies.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
2b (ALEC)
his difficulty with intimacy and understanding his own and others emotional responses.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
2b (HARRIET)
the maturity of her and the need she feels to support and help the other characters around her.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
2b (JENNA)
the immaturity of her character as well as her unintentional forgetfulness of her mums condition.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the BEGINNING of the play and is ...
3
The first time the audience see Jenna and Harriet, the two sisters, alone together - and the conflict within their relationship.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
3b (HARRIET)
Her fear of detracting attention from her mum and critising Jenna for doing so.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
3b (JENNA)
The need she feels to make everything about herself as well as the dependency she has on her mum.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the MIDDLE of the play and is ...
4
The first scene without Jenna in it so the audience see the relationship dynamics between Alec, Myra and Harriet when they are influenced by Jenna.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
4b (MYRA)
The show how Myra is getting frustrated with her illness.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
4b (ALEC)
His dislike of change and the fact that he finds intimate connections difficult.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
4b (HARRIET)
The need she feels to try and physically get herself and her parents to accept the new change.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is at the MIDDLE of the play and is ...
5
The only scene with Alec and Jenna alone which provides the audeince with an insight into their distanced relationship.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
5b (ALEC)
His difficulty to bond and connect, especially with his daughter, but his realisation of this.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
5b (JENNA)
The gaining of maturity and her desire to reconnect with her father to strengthen their bond.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the MIDDLE of the play and is ...
6
The only scene with just Alec, Harriet and Jenna in it, which hints to the audience what the family will be like without Myra.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
6b (ALEC)
his inability to cope with Myra's impending death and his want to escape from it.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
6b (HARRIET)
The desire to follow Myra's plan yet help distract her father from the coffin.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
6b (JENNA)
her desire to construct Myra's plan, yet still keep an upbeat mood whilst being honest.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the END of the play and is ...
7
The second time the audience see Harriet and Jenna alone together, and is a complete parrallel to scene 3 when they had a challenging relationship.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
7b (HARRIET)
She is struggling with more than she admits, yet doesn't want to make it about herself.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
7b (JENNA)
That she is maturing and is acknowledging and trying to support other characters who are struggling.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the END of the play and is ...
8
The only scene with just Alec and Myra alone together and shows the regaining of intimacy in their relationship.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
8b (MYRA)
That she wants her family to be okay with moving on after she dies, yet wanting the comfort of her husband.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
8b (ALEC)
Beginning to become more intimate with his wife, yet trying to be in denial of what will happen.
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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is at the END of the play and is ...
9
The second time the audience only see Jenna and Myra alone together - it is a complete parrallel to scene 1 and shows the development of the characters and their relationship throughout the play.
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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
1b (MYRA)

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The intimate nature of her relationships as well as her wanting other characters to be accepting of her inevitable death

Card 3

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P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
1b (JENNA)

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P= This extract is interesting to me because it is NEAR the BEGINNING of the play and is ...
2

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Card 5

Front

P= As a performer playing [CHARACTER], I would uses [TECHNIQUES FROM THE QUESTION] to convey main aim for this extract; to show ... to the audience.
2b (MYRA)

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