The word choice in this scene is very simple, consisting of many feeling words and monosyllabic words. Beth and Doug struggle to communicate their feelings, so they use simplistic words to fill space until they know what they should say. A lot of the time, they repeat words that the other says, in order to wrap their head around what they are hearing. When Doug or Beth explains their feelings, they use more complex words.
The word, ‘love,’ plays a huge part in this scene, because that is what everything boils down to. Doug and Beth need to know if what they have is worth the trouble, because if not, it will spark controversy for no good reason. Love is a scary topic for Beth, because she has been hurt by men so many times before. That is why …show more content…
This jumpy tendency is especially true for Doug, and he even mentions how serpentine his thoughts are. Also, this scene serves as the climax of the show, and contains very intense moments. When people are as emotional as Doug and Beth are, in this scene, they cannot formulate long, coherent arguments. Even though Beth and Doug have long monologues in this scene, the thoughts inside of them are very short.
B. Choices of Images
Beth’s beauty has been like a ghost, looming over her for her entire life. Beth describes in detail, how badly her beauty effects her life, changing people’s perception of her. This image changes affects the scene, because Beth cannot trust Doug’s intentions; Doug mentions how beautiful she looked the first time he saw her, fueling Beth’s insecurities. Beth wants true love, and she cannot truly love someone until she accepts herself. Furthermore, Beth and Doug will only start a relationship if they think their feelings are real, and lasting; a relationship based on looks has no foundation.
Beth and Doug compare their feelings to rabbits and chickens, “running around with their heads chopped off.” This image provides one of the first points of ease and connection in this scene. The characters finally drop their guards, joking about the hardships of their situation. At this point, the audience realizes Doug and Beth might end up
The word, ‘love,’ plays a huge part in this scene, because that is what everything boils down to. Doug and Beth need to know if what they have is worth the trouble, because if not, it will spark controversy for no good reason. Love is a scary topic for Beth, because she has been hurt by men so many times before. That is why …show more content…
This jumpy tendency is especially true for Doug, and he even mentions how serpentine his thoughts are. Also, this scene serves as the climax of the show, and contains very intense moments. When people are as emotional as Doug and Beth are, in this scene, they cannot formulate long, coherent arguments. Even though Beth and Doug have long monologues in this scene, the thoughts inside of them are very short.
B. Choices of Images
Beth’s beauty has been like a ghost, looming over her for her entire life. Beth describes in detail, how badly her beauty effects her life, changing people’s perception of her. This image changes affects the scene, because Beth cannot trust Doug’s intentions; Doug mentions how beautiful she looked the first time he saw her, fueling Beth’s insecurities. Beth wants true love, and she cannot truly love someone until she accepts herself. Furthermore, Beth and Doug will only start a relationship if they think their feelings are real, and lasting; a relationship based on looks has no foundation.
Beth and Doug compare their feelings to rabbits and chickens, “running around with their heads chopped off.” This image provides one of the first points of ease and connection in this scene. The characters finally drop their guards, joking about the hardships of their situation. At this point, the audience realizes Doug and Beth might end up