Watching and discussing 'Small Island' Act 1 Scenes 4-8 with Rufus Norris
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I can use Rufus Norris’s comments to explore how contrast, character, and staging choices create meaning.
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Norris explains that the second half of Act 1 is where the characters’ stories start to intertwine.
Norris highlights the theatrical transition from Arthur’s death to the war’s end as a striking use of juxtaposition.
Norris suggests that Hortense is a flawed and complex character.
Norris emphasises the effective use of staging in moving deftly between the different settings and situations.
Rufus Norris ends Act 1 with the iconic Windrush image to create a powerful symbol of hope and new beginnings.
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