The Dining Room is a play by the American playwright A. R. Gurney

SCRIPT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

TITLE AND AUTHOR

I. Exposition A. Time B. Place C. Mood and Atmosphere D. Preliminary Situation

II. Plot (Following the preliminary situation)

A. Initial Incident B. Rising Action (List complications and major events.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

C. Climax D. Falling Action (List major events)

1. 2. 3.

E. Conclusion (final outcomes for all major characters)

III. Characters A. Protagonist (describe in four sentences) B. Antagonist (describe in four sentences) C. Supporting (describe in two-four sentences) D. Minor (describe in a few words)

IV. THEME (Stated in one sentence)

V. Personal Reaction (a paragraph which honestly states your opinion regarding the play.

Required: examples from the play to back up your opinions.)

VI. Quotations (at least four lines, passages, or phrases which clearly illustrate the author’s style or express ideas you wish to remember or believe to be important. Be sure to include page numbers.)

OTHER ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

1. What are the special demands of this play because of period or historical considerations?

2. What are the special demands because of the level of society presented?

3. What type of play is this (comedy, tragedy, farce, drama, etc.)? Support your choice.

4. What is the conflict within the play? Is the conflict internal or external? Explain both choices.

5. What are the special requirements for set, costumes, make-up, sound and lighting?

6. What famous actors can you see playing these characters if this were turned into a movie?

NOTE: You do not have to copy the questions, however, please number the Answers accordingly.

Additional Notes 1. Final product must be

in Pen or Typed. 2. Your group must

complete both the Outline and the Analysis Questions

3. Each member of the group must submit a one paragraph personal reaction

4. Both the Rising Action and the Falling Action must be lists. (RA = at least 6, FA = at least 3)

Cooperative Learning Jobs � Facilitator = provides

motivation and leadership. [Fills out leadership form]

� Examiner = provides motivation, thought and makes sure the answers are detailed.

� Recorder = provides organization & does the writing.

� Reader = provides research (uses the script)