Pohutukawa Tree Analysis

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English-Pohutukawa Tree: Definitions: -Dramatist-A person who writes plays -Playwright-A person who writes plays -Drama-A play for theater, radio or television -Play-Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation. -Characters-Certain made up people. -Set-props -Setting-The place and time -Ideas-A thought or suggestion -Theme-The subject of a talk -Issues-An important topic or problem for debate or discussion -Atmosphere-Tone or feeling, actions -Mood-Feeling -Tension-A balance between and interplay of opposing elements -Conflict-A serious disagreement -Role-A actors part -Act-acting, playing something out. -Scene-The environment Notes: Queenie: -17 years old -Quiet and Obedient The Tree: -Healthy Its in front of…show more content…
-The history of the land -Flowering-Alive/Strong Johnny: -Young -Playfull -Likes-drawing, alcohol, Jezebel and play acting. -Aroha wants him to be-Obedient son -Religious son Important Quote: -feels absolutely bleak because he feels everything has been taken away. “Ma. I’ve got nothing, I am nothing. I am nothing. Nothing!”. “Its hard. Its hard not to think of tomorrow”. -A main event /action is to create conflict and tension. The authors purpose is to create tension and conflict. It moves the action of the play and it keeps the viewers/readers attention. Quotes: “Shame on me and shame on them”. -Queenie returns from Dr Lomas and she tells in body language that she is pregnant. Aroha is shocked and questions her by asking “Whose Whose?”. -“All my life, I’ve tried to bring you up straight and clean. Teach you honour, respect, Pride”. -“Where fun ends and Responsibility
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