TDR 3560 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Jane Austen, Regency Era
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Finding differences in culture but similarities in emotion and experience-- even though jane austen is regency era england, the emotions of the characters are relatable. Establishes chatter and tone of the show. Builds anticipation to the body dropping, and establishes a competitive society. Tone drives the pace, so that the play is exciting. Establishes the ensemble, who often drive the conflict. Given circumstances- specific conditions of the story, world of the play. Role and rank in society: franny and john have wealth, while the. Gender and law: only men inherit, which is part of why the ms. Era and time: blend of 1790s setting and 2014 written adaptation. Tdr 3560 play analysis lecture notes 3: on kate hamill"s sense & sensibility. Contemporary flair in a period piece- contains contemporary humor. Marriage conditions and economics will be important to the play. Gossip plays into rank in society, politics, economics, and location.