Scene+Two~+Meaning+Making

Page - Quote - Technique - How it adds to your understanding of a theme

Additions that I think use language or make links particularly well I have changed the colour of.

__ **Imagery, Descriptive language, Figurative Language etc** __ p. 23 "//BRIDIE and SHIELA enter and stop at the doorway. They are lugging two suitcases. There is a slight but obvious tension between them"// This helps to establish the initial tension that is developed throughout the play. It develops our idea of imagery as although they don't physically say there is tension between them it is seen through their actions.

p. 24 __Bridie:__ "Did you recognise me ? - just now - in the foyer?" __Sheila:__ "Who could ever forget that big walk of yours?" __Bridie:__ "There was no mistaking you. No one else would carry gloves these days." __Sheila:__ "It's the sign of a lady. Mother always used to say that. She wore her best pair into Changi." This conversation between Bridie and Sheila helps to develop their appearances in the minds of the audience. Bridie, with her big walk causes you to picture a large lady strutting everywhere. Sheila in wearing gloves and talking about being a refined lady helps to provide the image of a little petite quite proper lady, who has excellent etiquite.

p.26, "you told me in 1945 you were going home to England". Gives the reader the image that Shelia wanted to leave the past behind her and lose all contact with the past so she didn't have any reason to think about the past in 1945 but later she realised that this experience would follow her forever.

p.23 "Look at this - mountains - city - water. Best view in Melbourne", makes us think of a great australian city and think about the difference in living conditions between melbourne and singapore, it compares the past to the future.

**__Relationship between the Visual and Spoken/ Written__**

**__What is Visible and what is Invisible__** pg. 24. BRIDIE Gee its good to see you. SHIELA, //who is unpacking, appears to ignore this remark.// The awkwardness of the conversation, combined with the invisible tension creates a feeling of sadness and unforgetable, negative memories. This situation helps the audience to notice that events that have occured in the past, have crerated the tension and sadness up until the present. This situation is linked to the theme of friendships and war and atrocities.

**__Symbolism__** p.30 Sheila: Before I left mother said to me, 'You'll be living with colonials now, so set a good example. Always wear gloves- where ever you go. Don't socialise with Catholics, unless they're Frech or titled. And never kiss an Australian on the lips.' This symbolises that Sheila had a very posh lifestyle before the japs arrived and Sheilas mother didnt want shame put on her daughter.