https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq Put your thesis for the first question here with your name. 3.“We are often puzzled by the things people do, uncertain as to their motives.” In the light of this statement, consider ways in which character motivation is presented in works by at least two dramatists you have studied. en-us 2017-01-04 04:43:59 UTC 2017-01-09 06:04:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904166 Character motivation is never directly presented by a dramatist. In "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", written by Edward Albee, and "A Streetcar Named Desire", by Tennessee Williams, character motivations are hidden within the illusion they display. The major characters of George, Martha, and Blanche are not direct in presenting their motivations but rather through the use of symbols, characterization, and dialogue between each other that occur in both plays. ]]> 2017-01-09 05:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904166 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904224 One's motivations are intended to maintain the deceptive appearance they project to others. For instance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Nick and Honey are puzzled by Martha and George's unusual and destructive behavior while in Streetcar Named Desire Blanche strives to maintain and portray an image of grace and class through deceit by hiding her promiscuous past]]> 2017-01-09 05:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904224 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904227 The motivation of a character is presented in various ways. “A Streetcar Named Desire” uses desire as the main drive of motivation as the character’s desire, this is represented by Blanche’s illusions, the climax of the play, and the symbol of the poker games. In “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ the motivations of the characters are revealed through the anecdotes, the monologues, and the illusions of the characters.]]> 2017-01-09 05:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904227 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904263 Horrible Thesis Question 3: In light of the statement “We are often puzzled by the things people do, uncertain as to their motives” it can be said that dramatists use several techniques to reveal a character’s motivations. On one hand, Tennessee Williams, author of Streetcar Named Desire, reveals Stanley’s motivations to unveil Blanche’s illusion through his crude actions and scenes such as the rape scene. On the other hand, Albee reveals the motivation for the imaginary child was conceived by George and Martha’s need to escape reality, through the use of monologue and conflict between the couple.]]> 2017-01-09 05:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904263 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904287 The theme that one’s true intentions are revealed as time moves on and that false images are preferred by the public instead of exposing one’s desires to the world are presented within the plays WAOVW by Edward Albee and SCND by Tennessee Williams through the use of symbolism, dialogue and characterisation. 

]]> 2017-01-09 05:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904287 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904303 In both plays motivation is used to expose reality by drastic means: however in one case motivation is to gain dominance, as opposed to trying to “heal” another character.

]]> 2017-01-09 05:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904303 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904322 In both Streetcar and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf motivation is a key element. The motivations seen in these plays are important as it reflects on life. Motivation is seen as a means of escape and to climb the ladder of dominance, as well as a a means to hurt loved ones.]]> 2017-01-09 05:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904322 https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904581 The motivation of characters to maintain illusion and uncertainty is presented through different methods in every text. In “A Streetcar Named Desire”  it is conveyed through symbolism of poker games, the audience's shifting perception of Blanche due to anecdotes, and costumes. In “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf" the motivations of characters is revealed through the symbolism of games, the conflict between George and Martha directed through anecdotes, and costumes. ]]> 2017-01-09 05:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zachholz/wb0n9oi8kivq/wish/145904581