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Overall I believe that me and my group achieved our goals in the final assessment. The performance was a suitable time frame, the overall message was clearly presented and character intentions were applied. For example I planned and practised my character (Ajax) to be more stubborn and angry at Achilles. However when practising with my…

My character is Ajax. Before the scene unravels, my character Ajax has just came back from a hard war. He is bruised, battered and angered with the death of a dear friend (Patroclus). Basically Ajax wants the best for Achilles as they are friends, however it becomes apparent Ajax is getting agitated from the fact…

When the play is staged in the past (Ancient Greece) the performance style is Greek Tragedy. The definition of a greek tradegy is “a play in which the protagonist, usually a man of importance and outstanding personal qualities, falls to disaster through the combination of a personal failing and circumstances with which he cannot deal“.In…

Brian Woolland worked as a van driver, a farm hand, a wine merchant and a photographer. He then worked in mainstream education and became a advisory teacher for drama. He then became a university teacher at the University of Reading. Brian Woolland regularly leads theatre workshops and teaches creative writing. Brian Woolland is known as…

Historical Background of the play: The play is in two time zones, the Trojan War (a Greek myth) and the current Israeli war between Israel and Palestine over Gaza. The Trojans lived in the city of Troy, which is modern day Turkey. The Trojan War began when Paris, Prince of Troy, ran away with Helen, wife…

Do or die. 10 seconds left. NBA finals. OKC VS Pelicans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The set is tied at 3-3, winner takes all. The Pelicans are winning 90-88. Orange, black and blue interrogate your eyes as you look around the arena.  The OKC fans are screaming “Defence, Defence” as the tall, strong figure…

Descriptive writing coursework The crowd goes wild. There is 10 seconds left in the NBA Finals. OKC VS Pelicans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The set is tied at 3-3, winner takes all. The Pelicans are winning 90-88.OKC fans are screaming “Defence, Defence” as the tall, strong figure of Anthony Davis collects the ‘rock of…

I will be working with Bruke Workneh in this scene. Summary- Agamemnon meets with Achilles. Agamemnon needs Achilles to fight the Trojans, however Agamemnon has disrespected and hurt Achilles’s pride as he stole Briseis from him. Agamemnon offers Achilles many treasures but Achilles filled with pride refuses his offers.