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Dennis Kelly's Play Settings Analysis

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What is the main concern about the character's behavior in relation to the settings?

Their behavior becomes more civilized as they move further from society.

Their behavior becomes less civilized as they move further from society. (correct)

Their behavior remains constant regardless of the setting.

Their behavior becomes more philosophical as they move further from society.

What does Dennis Kelly believe is the significance of the field as a setting in the play?

It signifies the characters' transition into adulthood.

It represents a place of chaos and disorder.

It symbolizes the characters' loss of civilization.

It is where the characters are most philosophical, calm, and decent. (correct)

Why did Dennis Kelly choose to have no adults in the play?

To depict a world where adulting didn't really count for young teenagers. (correct)

To highlight the influence of adults on teenage behavior.

To create a sense of isolation and independence for the young characters.

To emphasize the chaos and confusion of adolescence.

What aspect of the characters' behavior does Dennis Kelly believe is not accurately represented by the term 'civilized'?

<p>Their philosophical nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Leah's question about human behavior imply?

<p>Human behavior is influenced by past generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Character Behavior in Relation to the Setting

The main concern about the character's behavior is that it is heavily influenced by the primitive and isolated environment of the forest, leading to a breakdown in their civilized behavior.

Significance of the Field as a Setting

Dennis Kelly believes the field is a significant setting in the play as it represents a liminal space, where the characters are free from the constraints of society and can explore their true nature.

Absence of Adults in the Play

Dennis Kelly chose to have no adults in the play to emphasize the idea that the characters are alone and without authority, allowing them to create their own rules and morals.

Representing Civilization

Dennis Kelly believes the term 'civilized' does not accurately represent the characters' behavior, as it implies a level of sophistication and refinement that is not present in their actions in the forest.

Leah's Question about Human Behavior

Leah's question about human behavior implies that even in the absence of societal pressures, humans are capable of both good and evil, and that morality is not solely defined by external factors.

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Explore the thematic significance of repetitive settings in Dennis Kelly's play and how they reflect the characters' behavior and societal detachment.