Drama

A detailed Summary of Drama

The following paper will present aspects of two fictional plays compared to a

non-fictional play, The Laramie Project. The Glass Managerie and Death of a Salesman

are both fictional works, but are reflections on the difficulties of life.

An author of a fictional play text uses plot, setting and characters to create

imagery and influence the reader's response on how the author wishes the reader to

perceive a situation. An author can present his or her work to a reader or audience by

descriptions of any settings, detail of weather, characters stereotypical of society and

The author has an opportunity to be creative in his descriptions of characters.

Characters have certain features that all contribute to the 'characters profile'. Their profile

can be built up using many methods as was done in . Each of the main characters

have a meaning to their name. For example, Willy Loman has connotations of a man who

has lost hope in life due to his mundane occupation and pursuit of the American Dream.

He maintains a low, depressed mood throughout the play.

Characters can also represent stereotypes of society from their attitudes and

behavior. In the play, The Glass Man

seen when Amanda sends Laura to go to the store: Laura trips on the fire

physical condition, more so than normal people.

Approximate Word count = 1390
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)

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