- How do you read this play? How do you make sense of it?
- How are the "Walkthroughs" distinct from the scenes? What are they doing? (What is their purpose(s)?)
- Do you notice the double entendres (double meanings) in the script? Give examples.
- There are a lot of different characters in this play. Why are only four actors supposed to perform it?
- Notice the format of the play. No caps, no punctuation. Why?
How are plays different from other texts that we've read this semester?
Plays have an even bigger task of "showing" versus "telling." The relationships between characters have to be established through dialogue and the way they interact with one another.
How is this play different from other plays you've read?
This play is a little more realistic in how conversational it is. In some plays you have to suspend your disbelief because the way the characters speak to one another is a little maudlin or schmaltzy.
How are the "walkthroughs" distinct from the scenes?
The walkthroughs are distinct from the scenes in that they are written in the style of a game guide but help to further show us how involved the game is and the blurred lines between the game and "real life." The technology of the game is allowing people to play in a virtual reality that is just like their actual reality.
Do you notice the double entendres in the script?
There are a lot of different characters in this play. Why are only four actors supposed to perform it.
I have noticed that throughout the play the characters are not easily distinguishable so this could add to the confusion
Notice the format of the play. No caps, no punctuation.
Based on what I've read so far, the play deals a lot with an addiction to video games. The play is formatted like text conversation, further adding to the theme of an overexposure to technology.
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