Watching and discussing 'Small Island' Act 2 Scenes 2 to 6 with Rufus Norris
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I can use Rufus Norris' comments to explore the contrast of Act 2 and the use of theatrical techniques.
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Norris explains that Act 2 mostly takes place in the house, as opposed to Act 1, which has different environments.
Act 2 uses the revolving stage to show different views of the house without changing sets.
Norris describes how the use of video becomes less apparent in Act 2 as the characters’ lives become more serious.
There is no direct address in Act 2, making it feel more serious and less hopeful.
Norris describes subtle “flights of fancy” with “Aunty” and “Michael” as reminders of the hope from Act 1.
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