THEA 241A Lecture Notes - Asian-American Theatre, Konstantin Stanislavski, Stilts
2 Dec 2013
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Joe turner"s come and gone by august wilson9/18/2013 10:19:00 am. Style- while there are some depictions of unrealistic events, such as loomis" possession and bynum"s stories about his shiny new man and inner song, style of joe turner is based in realism. Language- the language used in joe turner is realistic in nature and depicts that of the dialogue of the day. Each of the characters has a specific rhythm and speech pattern. The dialogue of the characters also reflects the accents that the characters would have had. Music- music within this community seems to be a pivotal social catalyst. Many of the characters either play an instrument or sing. Spectacle- most of the spectacle is related to the spirituality and religious qualities of the characters. Bynum is often performing what characters in the play refer to as voodoo activities. Female characters- women"s roles independent, self sufficient within the framework of the period.
