This question is much more open ended than previous questions.
Find an example in the stage directions where sound effects are used. Tell us the page number, the direction and how it affects the flow of the play.
PLEASE use your name somewhere in your response, or else I won't give you a mark.
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On page 43, Pollock writes that "The sound [of the Sioux] is at its crescendo - all around the audience - for several seconds. The sound stops. There is a pause."
With this, Pollock is trying to establish an atmosphere of growing tension and anxiety . With the crescendo of sound, excitement would escalate, and with the pause, there would be a sort of hiatus in which the audience would be given time to anticipate and realize the importance of the following scene.
you pretty much copied what grayson said, in the other class.
So what if she had the same quote?
Are we not allowed to pick a quote that someone has already used before?
I don’t remember reading that in the question that was given.
Uh.. sorry? I didn't even read the other class' blog.. why would I? o_O
On page 60, Sharon Pollock writes, "As the lights dim on WALSH and SITTING BULL, they come up blue and cold along with a background of the howling wind."
This being said, Pollock is able to create a more gloomy kind of mood for readers. With the blue and cold background, along with the howling wind, there is a sort of depressing, lonely feeling, which foreshadows the sadness of the following scene, where the Nez Perces are badly wounded and most have passed on already.
On page 45, the stage directions reveal: "The sound of rattles and drums are heard. GALL exits. Clarence shifts from side to side nervously. McCUTCHEON gives him a look."
The significance of the sound of the rattles and the drums expose and portray Walsh's feelings and attitude of anger when a situation that is illegal and which he does not like occurs. The situtaion is that an Assiniboine named White Dog has taken horses that are not his which he found loose. The thunderous and strong sounds depict Walsh's resentment towards White Dog's illegal and wrong actions because it is his duty to enforce the law. This provides the reader with an illustration of Walsh's formal character having to do with his government position and the anger he displays when someone misuses the law.
pg. 41
"The lights dim as Louis crouches, listning to the sound of the Sioux arriving which bulids. Louis moves about as i he were watching the arrival of the Sioux. The sound is well established before he speaks"
Pollock uses these stage directions in order to describe to the reader the importance of the Sioux and the events which will follow the arrival of the Sioux. The sound gets louder as the Sioux get closer which parallels Louis' rising emotions of anxiety and excitment of the arrival of the Sioux and Walsh's worry of meeting with the Sioux.
On page 46, Pollock writes that " There is a swelling of sound from the surrounding Sioux. Walsh raises his voice and announces as the sound continues in the background."
Pollock uses these sound effect to put emphasis on just how important Walsh's decision is, it could either gain or lose the favor that a man in Walsh's position desperately needs. The sound effects trap the audience's attention so that no one misses this crucial event in the story.
pg. 47.. "white dog hurries off. the background sound swells. walsh walks over to sitting bull, who raises his hand. The noise stops."
The effect pollock is trying to convey here is that sitting bull understands the rules of the white man, and the power that is vested within him. Walsh feels he needs to explain his actions with the dealing with white dog, however sittingbull needs no explanation, he understands what has happened, and he raises his hand to stop the music , which represents the spinning emotions that are filling Walsh's mind. When sitting bull raises his hand, both are put at ease.
On page 85, "The lights black out. About [four bars of calliope music is heard]. The lights come back up. Mary is sitting there emboidering . Walsh is a distance away from her. The music fades as Walsh speaks."
In this passage, Pollack used the presence of the calliope instrument (or steam organ). The use of this instrument-which distinctively sounds like steam-train whistles, shows that Walsh's wife Mary is great distances away. While Walsh is stationed in Western Canada, his wife is near the Eastern coast. When hearing the instrument/whistling train, a person viewing the play can envision Mary and Walsh communicating through letters although thousands of miles apart.
Page 62, "They exit. There is silence. McCUTCHEON moves toward WALSH, who stands at the edge of the light looking out. A wolf howls. There is silence again, then the whinnying of a pony. WALSH points."
The sound effects heard from this stage direction is Pollock's way of foreshadowing. The silence in the beginning makes the audience feel as if McCutcheon and Walsh are waiting or searching for something. When the wolf and the pony make their calls, that acts as what the actors were waiting for. The silence acts as the initial incident which foreshadows the sounds heard from the animals. The audience can anticpate something like this happening because of what the silence from the stage is suggesting to them (that something is about to happen).
The voices grow in volume. They stop simultaneously. There is a second of blackout, then the light comes up on Pretty Plume and Crowfoor who are with Sitting Bull, who is in his former position."
Pollock uses these sound effects to replace the characters on stage. With the help of the volume and dark background, the characters shifted from the NWMP members to Pretty Plume, Crowfoot and Sitting Bull.
sorry...the page is 64
Contrary to the actual sound effects, utilization of silence is quite unique as well as significance. For example, on Page 62 of Walsh:
"There is silence. McCucheon moves toward Walsh, who stands at the edge of the light looking out. A wolf howls. There is silence again, then the whinnying of a pony."
The contrast between silence and sound expressed by the animals (Nature) shifts the attention to the silence that even what outside can be heard therefore provides tension and a slight tone of suspense.
Pg. 43.
The sound is at it's crescendo - all around the audience - for several seconds. The sound stops. There is a pause.
By doing this she is clearly trying to build up tension and create an atmosphere that will entise the viewers of the play and lead them into wanting to know whats next
As for comment, I choose the example of stage direction on page 40. This stage direction describes as "He and LOUIS start off. The sound of the arrival of Sioux creeps in very softly - muted voices, horses, faint drums and signing. It can barley be heard."
The effect of sound described in this stage direction is a voices muted and a slowly anticipating type of sound. With only horses, faint drums and singing can be heard, Pollock establishs a atomsphere of growing tension in anticipating of the Sioux arrival. The use of sound also gives the audience a hint about the characters of the sioux nation, such as the drums and singing that is heard a distance away. Pollock also uses a intresting word of "creeps" to discribe the sioux movement. The use of the word creep gives a mysterious feeling as well as informing to the audience that the sioux are fleding away.
Wow Jonathan nice job answering without the play it self, even though you used the quotes from other people. don't worry i would have done the same thing in these desperate situations
On page 46, a stage direction can be found saying: "There is a swelling of sound from the surrounding Sioux. WALSH raises his voice and announces as the sound conitnues in the background." It is clear to the reader now, that Walsh is a man of power and importance. As other small incidents occur in the the background causing the scuffle of sound, Walsh shows his ability to broadcast what he has to say by simply ignoring what's going on in the background and using his booming voice in order to be heard. Walsh uses numerous exclamation marks in his following lines, meaning he is serious and passionate about his topic of discussion. Throughout the remainder of the play, Walsh will continue to having episodes of anger and frustration, and in those instances he will ensure that the characters who share the stage with him will recognize his mighty presence.
( is silence a sound effect ? pardon me if it is not )
A silence on the top of page 57, has effect on the conversation Walsh and Sitting Bull have. During there silence, and all they do is stare at eachother, there is a change of topic afterwards, which led to other important topics as well.
On page 45 the stage directions say, "The sound of rattles and drums are heard. Gall exits. Clarence shifts from side to side nervously. McCutchon gives him a look."
Harleena already discussed this quote, I just wanted to add something to what she said.
I found that this quote really helped to build a feeling of anticipation and anxiety. It helped to create interest for the reader, and suspense, because it gives us a clue something exciting is about to happen. When a winner is announced, a drum roll often heightens the suspence and anticipation. The drum roll (along with the sound of rattles) is playing the exact same roll in this situation.
@ Anonymous(es)
Let's assume single person. Want to hear something interesting?
Assuming you are reading both blogs, which you obviously are in comparison of content of both. First quote:
"you pretty much copied what grayson said, in the other class."
And then:
"Wow Jonathan nice job answering without the play it self, even though you used the quotes from other people. don't worry i would have done the same thing in these desperate situations"
Besides your "excellent" use of punctuation and grammar (I am sorry, but this is not a chat room), your emphasis on 'copying' is quite significant. If you are going to accuse someone of copying, a reference or proof must be stated in addition to your obsession of accusing. I really do not see a point in doing so.
Also, read the original post. I don't see anywhere that states once a quote has been used, someone else cannot use that quote. There are just that many areas describing sound effects in the play, and if one coincidently chooses one similar or same to another individual, I do think that is acceptable because of different interpretations and meanings put out by different readers due to interpretation and focus is different. My post is then justified in this sense because it is not copying of any sort. I don't see any one else complaining besides you.
Therefore, your way of thinking and trying to emphasize on the point of problem in copying others, in addition to your 'smartness' in accusal without reference is really a good sign of your intelligence.
If you've used the internet any other than posting in this blog, I hope you heard of terms 'flamebaiting' and personal attacks. And if trolling is applicable, I suggest you to try to understand all these before contributing in comments or replies on any blog and/or forum.
In addition to that, your refusal to reveal yourself besides hiding behind the name of 'anonymous' is an indication of your way to flame without facing the consequences since you will be revealed physically (In real life). You know what that word in English that defines that? It starts with a 'C' and ends with a 'D'. Take the hint.
If this is in any type of English literature studied, you will be one interesting candidate in a story to examine. Analyzing characters is quite a big thing in English IB.
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