Question

In a manner similar to Kaufman’s The Still Alarm, write a short scene of a play parodying the stiff characters typically found in early twentieth-century British theater. However, instead of a burning hotel, have your scene play out on a sinking ship.

Answer 1

By focusing on the characters instead of the ship's sinking, Walter Lord emphasizes that the people on board were real. He draws the readers into their feelings and relationships. He also shows how they respond to ideas of the time and the events of the sinking. Overall, this paints a very realistic picture of history.

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Answer 2

Here are elements that you should have included in your answer:

• Provide detailed stage directions.

• Give characters descriptions.

• Include character dialogue with instructions to speak formally and calmly.

• Use humor.

• Highlight the characters’ lack of alarm despite being in a sinking ship.

• Have the characters attempt to escape to safety in a relaxed manner.

• Have the characters make ill-timed remarks and requests as the ship goes down.

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