Exploring Conflict and Tension
English · 2nd Year · Drama and Performance · 3o Periodo

Exploring Conflict and Tension

Identify the central conflicts that drive the plot of a play. You will explore how playwrights build tension and suspense leading up to the climax.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Junior Cycle English: Reading;Read their texts for understanding and appreciation of character, setting, story and action to recognise the importance of setting and plot structure.

About This Topic

Identify the central conflicts that drive the plot of a play. You will explore how playwrights build tension and suspense leading up to the climax.

Key Questions

  1. What are the main sources of conflict in the drama we are studying?
  2. How does the playwright build tension throughout a specific scene?
  3. How do characters react differently when placed under pressure?

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