Brave New World Example Essay Example

eye from twenty yards/I got y'/An' y' bloody know I did", they had the audience in fits of laughter during the production. It was clear that the actors playing Mickey, Eddie and Linda as children were believable in their roles and appeared as though they were genuine children rather than adults. This impression was achieved by speaking in a higher pitch, looking upwards while being low to the ground, and giggling frequently. The actors were able to create an atmosphere of admiration for their character Sammy with their performance.

The characters adjusted their demeanor to be constantly fidgety and brisk, and the stage traffic was skillfully designed. All props were brought on by the characters without interrupting their movements, creating a seamless performance. Even during scenes involving a bus or school, actors calmly introduced seats and tables themselves. The understated scenery and props were used purposefully to showcase the exceptional acting.

The performance effectively conveyed its meaning while also leaving room for interpretation. One memorable moment was the actors simulating a roller-coaster by moving in pairs in a theme park scene. The scenery and props were minimalistic and clear, with Mrs. Lyons' and Mrs. Johnstones' houses located on opposite sides of the stage and the middle area used for various scenes, such as the street, classroom, bus, theme park, and Mrs. Lyons' interior. This space between the houses conveys their social distance and differences.

When both families relocated to the countryside, the flats were adorned with mountains and trees instead of the original graffiti-covered brick walls. However, I found it confusing that the houses remained relatively unchanged, making it difficult to determine where the characters

were situated. The use of lighting was employed to symbolize good and evil, with Mrs. Johnstone frequently illuminated by a bright spotlight while the Narrator was often situated in the darkness. Only during the Narrator's singing did the spotlight shift to him. In "Devils got your number," the spotlights flickered and changed color rapidly, suggesting chaos and turmoil.

The red light appearing in the first and last scenes represented blood, danger, and anger. The play had a rapid pace, with constant action, and as it progressed, the tension grew with rapid movement and activity on stage. The play emphasized superstition, particularly Mrs. Johnstone's apprehension about placing shoes on a table: "Oh God, Mrs. Lyons, never put new shoes on a table...

Initially, Mrs Lyons ridicules the notion that "you never know what'll happen." However, her fear eventually becomes contagious, causing her to scream and knock the shoes off the table when Mr Lyons nonchalantly places them there. Conversely, the narrator calmly presents superstition in a menacing way. These three distinct effects - Mrs Johnstone's hesitation, Mrs Lyons' terror, and the narrator's eerie tone - collectively evoke a sense of impending doom. This raises the question of whether it is mere coincidence or something more ominous. The audience is left on edge until moments of laughter and the tragic end, when the twins perish, offer relief from the tension and unease.

The officer's conduct brings to light the social distinctions between the two families. While he warns Mrs Johnstone with a threat of legal action, stating "Either you keep them in order, Missis, or it'll be the courts for you, or worse, won't it?," he maintains a cheerful

demeanor towards Mrs Lyons when addressing the same issue, even commenting that her son is "a good lad." The most significant contrast is evident between the twins, who despite having the same mother, exhibit entirely opposite attitudes and behaviors. The twins' destiny is sealed when they are separated at birth, and despite being "Blood Brothers," they only remain "together" and "equal" in death. Overall, I found the play and production to be exceptional.