. It seems that Cecilia is dominant in relationship but this time we see Paula also in action as she clearly says, “No, you don’t. I am not lusting after you.” This situation seems similar to a heterosexual couple as they also fight over such things and tension does exist. Moreover always in both types of relationships there is one person who is always dominating. Fornes took a homosexual couple to represent the oppression of women by women so that audience gets to know other forms of feminism as well. Later in this part, Fornes melts down the tension between Cecilia and Paula as Paula emotionally breaks down in front of everyone. Cecilia doesn’t bear to see all this and embraces her. Though Paula hesitates a bit and moves away because back
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The scene when Fefu sees Julia walking proves to be very dramatic as the mise en scene completely complemented the scenario. Fornes mentions it in such a way: “(As the lights shift to an eerie tone, Julia enters in slow motion, walking. She goes to the coffee table, gets the sugar bowl, lifts it in Fefu’s direction, takes the cover off, puts it back on and walks to the kitchen.)” Fornes delivers a perfect description of the set up and the audience is amazed by the light that shifts and makes things uneasy and mysterious. Fornes lay emphasis on shifting of light so that only Fefu and Julia are visible which will make them the centre of attention. Moreover the shift in light will create a lasting impact on audience mind. Through this scene Fornes makes it clear to Fefu and audience that Julia can walk only if she wills too. The relevance of this scene grows in the final confrontation of Julia and …show more content…
Fefu straight forwardly asks Julia that whether she can walk or not upon which Julia begins to avert her eyes. Fornes repeatedly pull attention make Fefu and Julia make eye contact. Julia completely ignores the question and diverts it to Phillips (Fefu’s husband). Fefu breaks down while talking about Phillips and audience see a feminine side of Fefu. From the beginning we see Fefu who possess masculine traits and she never get trapped in emotions. Here in front of Julia she talks about Phillips an how much she longs for his love. Fornes might want audience to show that Fefu rely on a man for her happiness now.
FEFU: "A lot is wrong... he can't stand me... He's left me. His body is here but the rest is gone. I exhaust him. I torment him and I torment myself. I need him, Julia." This longing of love that Fefu has for Phillips cannot be regarded as a normal relationship as Fefu is being mentally affected due to this marriage. As we steps further towards the end Fefu again begins to target Julia as she wants to make her realize that she can walk. The conversation becomes theatrical and symbolic.
FEFU: I saw you
The scene when Fefu sees Julia walking proves to be very dramatic as the mise en scene completely complemented the scenario. Fornes mentions it in such a way: “(As the lights shift to an eerie tone, Julia enters in slow motion, walking. She goes to the coffee table, gets the sugar bowl, lifts it in Fefu’s direction, takes the cover off, puts it back on and walks to the kitchen.)” Fornes delivers a perfect description of the set up and the audience is amazed by the light that shifts and makes things uneasy and mysterious. Fornes lay emphasis on shifting of light so that only Fefu and Julia are visible which will make them the centre of attention. Moreover the shift in light will create a lasting impact on audience mind. Through this scene Fornes makes it clear to Fefu and audience that Julia can walk only if she wills too. The relevance of this scene grows in the final confrontation of Julia and …show more content…
Fefu straight forwardly asks Julia that whether she can walk or not upon which Julia begins to avert her eyes. Fornes repeatedly pull attention make Fefu and Julia make eye contact. Julia completely ignores the question and diverts it to Phillips (Fefu’s husband). Fefu breaks down while talking about Phillips and audience see a feminine side of Fefu. From the beginning we see Fefu who possess masculine traits and she never get trapped in emotions. Here in front of Julia she talks about Phillips an how much she longs for his love. Fornes might want audience to show that Fefu rely on a man for her happiness now.
FEFU: "A lot is wrong... he can't stand me... He's left me. His body is here but the rest is gone. I exhaust him. I torment him and I torment myself. I need him, Julia." This longing of love that Fefu has for Phillips cannot be regarded as a normal relationship as Fefu is being mentally affected due to this marriage. As we steps further towards the end Fefu again begins to target Julia as she wants to make her realize that she can walk. The conversation becomes theatrical and symbolic.
FEFU: I saw you