Question

TIME REMAINING

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Read this scene from The Miracle Worker Act 2
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(ANNIE) lets HELEN feel the smile on her face. HELEN sits with a scowl, which suddenly clears, she pats the doll
kisses it, wreathes her face in a large artificial smile, and bears the doll to the washstand, where she carefully sits in.)
How do these stage directions add meaning to the play?
The stage directions explain the characters facial expressions,
The stage directions describe Annie's manner of speaking,
The stage directions illustrate the appearance of the room.
The stage directions reveal the historical time period.

Answer 1

The stage directions explain the characters facial expressions,

Step-by-step explanation:

According to this scene from The Miracle Worker Act, the scene between Annie and Helen is displayed and their actions are described. Annie smiles at Helen but Helen is in a bad mood and scowls but brightens up when she pets a doll.

Therefore, the stage directions add meaning to the play by explaining the characters facial expressions,