Form and Structure ‘Closer’.

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Form and Structure ‘Closer’

Most plays today are written in two acts and are separated into scenes. Between the two acts an interval is pretty standard. An interval has a practical purpose of being able to change the scenery and the setting on stage. It allows the actors to have a break and maybe change costume. It also allows the audience a break and a chance to stretch their legs; it also makes money for the theatres because customers buy refreshments.

Closer is a play written in clear scenes and acts. The play has six scenes either side of the interval. This sets the play out very uniformed and structured. The scenes are obvious because of change in time and setting. The play is written in two acts so that an interval can be had, this is used to the playwright’s advantage by using a shocking line “Fuck off and die you fucked up slag” before the interval to get the audience shocked and thinking about the line. The play is written over many years.

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  • Scene 1-2; 18 months: This gap is to allow relationships to build up and build a background to the story. Also this time is used for Dan to write his book
  • Scene 2-3; 8 months: This is to allow a friendship to build up between Dan and Anna, so he is in a position to know her.
  • Scene 3-4; 1 day: This scene had to be the next day otherwise the timescale would be wrong.
  • Scene 4-5; 6 months: Time to allow Larry and Anna to build up a relationship.
  • Scene 5-6; 1 year: Time to allow ...

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