What was the primary conflict between the protagonist and antagonist?

The Learned Ladies:

WATCH PLAY:

Minimum 1000 words/Maximum 1500 words, double spaced, 12-point font. Less than 1000 words (yes, even having 999 words) will result in the critique not being graded and receiving a zero on the assignment.

– The critique is well edited. Capitalization, punctuation, and full sentences are mandatory. You will be penalized for these errors.

– The critique follows the multiple-paragraph essay format with introductory, supporting, and – concluding paragraphs.

– The author uses specific examples to support their statements.

– The critique includes a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the overall message of the critique.

– The critique answers these questions in essay format:

1. What was the theme of the play? Did you agree with the play’s message? Why or why not?

2. Who are the protagonist and antagonist and what are their motivations/goals in the play? Did their motivations/goals make sense to you given the theme of the play? Why or why not?

3. What was the primary conflict between the protagonist and antagonist?

4. Who was the best actor? Why?

5. Who was the worst actor? Why?

6. How did the play’s set contribute to your understanding of the play’s story, characters and theme? Did the play’s set help or hinder your understanding of story, characters, and theme? Explain your answer.

7. How did the play’s costumes contribute to your understanding of the play’s story, characters, and theme? Did the play’s costumes help or hinder your understanding of story, characters, and theme? Explain your answer.

8. How did the play’s lighting contribute to your understanding of the play’s story, characters, and theme? Did the play’s costumes help or hinder your understanding of story, characters, and theme? Explain your answer.

9. How did the play’s sound/score contribute to your understanding of the play’s story, characters, and theme? Did the play’s sound/score help or hinder your understanding of story, characters, and theme? Explain your answer.