Posted by Gary Walmer (67.172.168.223) on June 20, 2005 at 6:14:36 p.m.:
In Reply to: Re: Unit 2 "A Jury..." and Trifles Question 3 posted by Kim Mraz on June 20, 2005 at 4:29:46 p.m.:
>>Drama vs. Short Story:
>>Which version brings us into more intimate contact with the characters? How is that achieved? Does the short story's title "A Jury of Her Peers" suggest any shift in emphasis from the play's title, Trifles?
>I think that a short story has less information that can be given to the reader. The reader can only absorb what the author gives the reader. I believe that when observing a play it is easier and more helpful to aborb what is happening along with what the characters are saying. In a book the author has to write in detail about body language and tone of voice. In a play, all you have to do is listen and watch to understand if someone os upset or happy. You can tell this by what actions the characters are doing and with what they are saying at the same time. With the play Glaspell lets the audience get into the shoes of the actors and actresses.
Hi
Great take on the difference between a play and book. I think the best movies or plays I have watched are the ones I read first, but I seem to really enjoy the visual over the written. Then again I am a guy and I am told we are more visual by nature, so maybe that has something to do in this area as well.
Have a great day.
Gary Walmer