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What emotion did Jude feel while waiting outside the Stardust Theater, and why?
What emotion did Jude feel while waiting outside the Stardust Theater, and why?
Jude felt glum because Stella, who she was waiting for, had not yet appeared.
What does Kennedy imply by saying, 'You’re only as good as your last performance'?
What does Kennedy imply by saying, 'You’re only as good as your last performance'?
Kennedy implies that one's reputation is based on their most recent achievements or actions.
What does Jude associate with her mother regarding acting, and what did that lead her to do?
What does Jude associate with her mother regarding acting, and what did that lead her to do?
Jude associates her mother with a past acting success in Romeo and Juliet, which made her want to audition for a play.
What did Jude do when she almost tried out for a play, and what did it signify?
What did Jude do when she almost tried out for a play, and what did it signify?
How does Jude's perception of herself influence her decision regarding the school play?
How does Jude's perception of herself influence her decision regarding the school play?
What is the significance of Kennedy's appearance, describing her outfit?
What is the significance of Kennedy's appearance, describing her outfit?
What does Jude’s broom represent in the context of her interaction with Kennedy?
What does Jude’s broom represent in the context of her interaction with Kennedy?
What advice does Kennedy give to Jude regarding her self-limiting thoughts?
What advice does Kennedy give to Jude regarding her self-limiting thoughts?
What does Kennedy believe acting does for her in relation to her nightmares?
What does Kennedy believe acting does for her in relation to her nightmares?
How does the dimmed house lights affect the character's perception of the audience?
How does the dimmed house lights affect the character's perception of the audience?
What profession does the character express uncertainty about pursuing, despite being complimented in it?
What profession does the character express uncertainty about pursuing, despite being complimented in it?
What suggestion does Kennedy make regarding the character's boyfriend?
What suggestion does Kennedy make regarding the character's boyfriend?
What is a key theme reflected in Kennedy's thoughts about her future after the play?
What is a key theme reflected in Kennedy's thoughts about her future after the play?
How does Kennedy's self-doubt manifest in her feelings about her acting talent?
How does Kennedy's self-doubt manifest in her feelings about her acting talent?
Why does the character feel a lack of direction after the play is over?
Why does the character feel a lack of direction after the play is over?
What emotional atmosphere permeates Kennedy's thoughts as she contemplates her future?
What emotional atmosphere permeates Kennedy's thoughts as she contemplates her future?
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Study Notes
Jude and Kennedy's Relationship
- Jude is a young woman who is working as a stagehand for a play starring Kennedy Sanders.
- Jude is fascinated by Kennedy and feels a connection to her, perhaps because she admires Kennedy's talent and confidence.
- Jude is secretly struggling with her own self-doubt and insecurity.
- Kennedy offers Jude a chance to step onto the stage, which is a symbolic representation of her own struggles with insecurity.
- Kennedy and Jude have a conversation about dreams, and Kennedy reveals a childhood fear she overcame by venturing into acting.
Kennedy’s Uncertainty
- Kennedy expresses her uncertainty about the future after the play ends.
- She feels lost and unsure about her purpose in life.
- She regrets leaving school and questions her talent and her decisions.
- Kennedy feels alienated from her family and experiences difficulty in connecting with her mother.
- She contemplates if acting was the right career path and if she made the right decisions.
The End of the Play
- The final performance of the play is a bittersweet ending for Kennedy.
- She feels uncertain about her next steps and lacks a clear sense of direction.
- This signifies a turning point in her life, leading to self-reflection and a re-evaluation of her choices.
- The play serves as a temporary reprieve from her internal struggles and a source of purpose and fulfillment.
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