The Woman in Black notes

Briefly explain the ways in which one or more performers used their performance skills in order to convey emotions at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 5 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* g...

In this passage from ‘The Woman in Black’, Hill establishes a tense atmosphere through gothic conventions that display the horrors of The Eel Marsh House to make the atmosphere tense. The ceaseless cries of the ghost of Jennet's son at The Eel Marsh House establish an unnerving atmosphere. The disposition of The Eel Marsh House explores themes of isolation and vengeance to intensify The Woman in Black’s loneliness and hatred. Through the theme of fear, Hill demonstrates the mental deterio...

Briefly explain the effects created by approach to costume design. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by referring to two or three specific designs. ESSAY 4 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a...

Briefly explain how live and/or recorded sound was used to create or change the mood at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 3 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a simil...

A study guide for The Woman in Black by Susan Hill for English Literature GCSE students. Includes quotations, context and a timeline for essential content needed for the exam.

ESSAY 1 IN SERIES OF 5 'Briefly explain how lighting AND set were used together to create a suitable atmosphere at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution of these combined elements to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production' Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* gr...

Briefly explain the effects created for the audience by the director’s choice of staging configuration and by use of the actor’s use of space at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution that was made to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by these choices. (Woman In Black) ESSAY 2 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students ...

In this passage from ‘The Woman in Black’, Hill establishes a tense atmosphere through gothic conventions that display the horrors of The Eel Marsh House to make the atmosphere tense. The ceaseless cries of the ghost of Jennet's son at The Eel Marsh House establish an unnerving atmosphere. The disposition of The Eel Marsh House explores themes of isolation and vengeance to intensify The Woman in Black’s loneliness and hatred. Through the theme of fear, Hill demonstrates the mental deterio...

A study guide for The Woman in Black by Susan Hill for English Literature GCSE students. Includes quotations, context and a timeline for essential content needed for the exam.

Briefly explain the ways in which one or more performers used their performance skills in order to convey emotions at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 5 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* g...

Briefly explain the effects created by approach to costume design. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by referring to two or three specific designs. ESSAY 4 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a...

Briefly explain how live and/or recorded sound was used to create or change the mood at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate how this contributed to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production. ESSAY 3 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* grade achieved) however a simil...

Briefly explain the effects created for the audience by the director’s choice of staging configuration and by use of the actor’s use of space at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution that was made to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production by these choices. (Woman In Black) ESSAY 2 IN SERIES OF 5 Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students ...

ESSAY 1 IN SERIES OF 5 'Briefly explain how lighting AND set were used together to create a suitable atmosphere at particular moments. Analyse and evaluate the contribution of these combined elements to the total dramatic effectiveness of the production' Play review/ live theatre essay on the Woman in Black performed live at the fortune theatre Broken down into introductions and then PEARL paragraphs to help students understand how to structure the essay. Written for A-level paper (AQA - A* gr...