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It is only possible to say anything of value about the characters in a play when their words, actions and motives have been thoroughly examined. It is a good idea to try reading the scenes through from the point of view of each of the characters in turn, considering not only what they say but also what they are doing when they are not speaking. This will provide insights into what actors call the ‘subtext’ — the drives and concerns which lie beneath what a character says.
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© 1986 Kenneth Pickering
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Pickering, K. (1986). Techniques. In: The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Macmillan Master Guides. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08336-7_5
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