1) Reading Act 1 Scene 2, 3 & 14 (where Beatrice asks Brighella for help)

2) On lined paper you MUST put together a MIND-MAP imagining how ‘comedy can be created from Beatrice’s disguise.

Consider these sub-headings

Physicality:

• How does Beatrice walk, stand/pose as Federigo?
• What’s her rhythm (swagger?)
• Does she keep this up or does she lapse into more feminine physicality?
• If so, what does that look like?

Voice:

• What does her voice sound like as Federigo?
• Does she maintain it 100% of the time or does it ‘fail her’?
• If so, when? (quotes when she might ‘accidentally’ use a feminine voice?)

Costume

• What does she wear that is masculine?
• Look on the blog for:

1) the costumes pictures of gentlemen / highway men

2) What does she wear that might make Dr Lombardi describe her as a ‘bruiser?’

3) Does she have accessories? Facial hair/ hat / eye patch / sword. Do these ‘malfunction’ at any time?

Remember that all ideas MUST be practical AND tied into what people do and say in the scenes.

Remember to talk about how she ‘reacts’ to others and how others react to  her.

Look at the Post “Commedia Performance” from 12th September.

Look at the character of the Capitano in the video (go to 5:24mins/secs to 6:35 mins/secs)

Although the Capitano isn’t in ‘this play ‘Servant’ some of his ‘traits’ could be useful for the disguise.

ALL NOTES /MIND MAPS NEED TO BE IN JOURNAL READY FOR FRIDAY.

Quotes: (to Pantaloon)

“Mr Pantaloon, it appears the courtesy which I have received in correspondence is not matched by your behaviour in person…

…having dutifully sent up my servant to gain an audience with you, I am left standing this half-hour before you condescend to receive me.”

Quotes to Brighella

“For heaven’s sake please don’t undo me now, Brighella….I have borrowed my brother’s clothing and some letters of identification and with the money that I will get from Pantaloon I’ll be able to track Florindo down. Please don’t give me away”

“What do you mean swindled? For God’s sake that money is rightfully mine. Am I not my brother’s heir?”

WHAT VOICE AND EMOTION GO WITH EACH PASSAGE?