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OVERVIEW OF PLAY:On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a six hundred pound recluse hides away in his apartment eating himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places. 

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OVERVIEW OF PLAY:On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a six hundred pound recluse hides away in his apartment eating himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places. 

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Charlie What do we learn about Charlie's frame of mind from the opening act (Monday). 

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Charlie What do we learn about Charlie's frame of mind from the opening act (Monday). 

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When Elder Thomas enters, Hunter places Charlie in a controversial and compromising position.  Why? What do you think Hunter's intended effect is? 

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When Elder Thomas enters, Hunter places Charlie in a controversial and compromising position.  Why? What do you think Hunter's intended effect is? 

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Describe Liz's tone and explain what her interactions with Charlie and Elder Thomas reveal about her character. 

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Describe Liz's tone and explain what her interactions with Charlie and Elder Thomas reveal about her character. 

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Explain the internal and external conflicts introduced in the play so far.

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Explain the internal and external conflicts introduced in the play so far.

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Remember, drama/plays are ultimately meant to be staged--refresh your memory with this overview about drama

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What this handout is about This handout identifies common questions about drama, describes the elements of drama that are most often discussed in theater classes, provides a few strategies for planning and writing an effective drama paper, and identifies various … Read more

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Remember --the question asks what do we know about his "frame of mind" --which is his psychological state--not who he is externally--an obese teacher, etc.  In a play, they tell us this directly--I want you to think more critically about his mindset....

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Remember --the question asks what do we know about his "frame of mind" --which is his psychological state--not who he is externally--an obese teacher, etc.  In a play, they tell us this directly--I want you to think more critically about his mindset....

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Charlie is an obese English teacher but he’s also faced with depression, frustration, helplessness. His mindset holds him back from receiving the help he truly needs. 

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Charlie is an obese English teacher but he’s also faced with depression, frustration, helplessness. His mindset holds him back from receiving the help he truly needs. 

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-Marcus