Understanding "Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty" Play Analysis
Delve into the script and characters of the play "Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty" to enhance your understanding of characterisation, monologues, and critical scenes within the story. Explore various themes such as bullying, empathy, and the complexities of school dynamics through a comprehensive analysis of key characters, scenes, and thought-provoking questions raised in the script.
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YEAR 7 Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty Quarantine packs. When we are back in school we are focusing on casting and performing the play Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty, so it is important you are familiar with the script and characters. - Read the script Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty - Complete the remaining character and script analysis tasks
Last Lesson... Reinforced our knowledge of what a monologue is Shown empathy for the character of Sammy Explored why we think Terry started to get bullied
Scene 10 - 13 10. What do you think of Sammy for not speaking up before? 11. What do you think of Jimmy when he takes Terry s crisps? 12. What is your opinion about Terry agreeing to give Stubbs money to not beat him up? 13. Should Terry have tried to lie about why his dad had once been in prison?
Scene 14 Head Ross What do you think about the Head?
The Reporters Notepad Look back through scene 14. Write down what notes you think Ross would have made during his interview with the head.
Scene 15 Head Ross Mr Dumpton Why do you think the Head denied the existence of bullying at the school? Why do you think the Head told Ross that the meeting with Mr Dumpton had been pleasant? What do you think the Head thought of Mr Dumpton? What explanation would the Head give for Terry being killed?
Answer any two of these questions in the assignment. Why do you think the Head denied the existence of bullying at the school? Why do you think the Head told Ross that the meeting with Mr Dumpton had been pleasant? What do you think the Head thought of Mr Dumpton? What explanation would the Head give for Terry being killed? We ve already discussed them so you have an idea of what to put. Answer in full sentences and make it clear in your answer which question you are answering (without using numbers, as the questions are not numbered!). You have 10 mins
Scene 16 Mrs Williams Mrs Clark Janet
Complete this PEE about Janets mother. P Janet s mother, Mrs Clark, doesn t know about her daughter s involvement in Terry s death. E Mrs Clark tells Mrs Williams that ..................... ......................................................................... (find a quote from page 68) E Mrs Clark wants to protect her daughter and doesn t like to think of Janet being involved with a gang. This shows that she doesn t know her daughter very well.
What have we done so far today? Formed our own opinions about characters based on what they say and how they act. created notes based on a conversation. practised our answer-writing skills. practised our quote-finding skills.
Scenes 7 - 16 Write a short summary, in note form, of what happens in each of these scenes.
L.O. Furthering our skills in understanding characterisation
Last Lesson... Discussed the character of the Head Discussed prejudice against Mr Dumpton
Scene 14 and 15 14. What do you think about the Head? 15. What do you think about Mr Dumpton?
Last lesson we discussed the answers to these questions... Why do you think the Head denied the existence of bullying at the school? Why do you think the Head told Ross that the meeting with Mr Dumpton had been pleasant? What do you think the Head thought of Mr Dumpton? What explanation would the Head give for Terry being killed?
Scene 17 First Police Officer Second Police Officer Stubbs What do you think is the purpose of Stubbs saying the two lines to the audience at the end of the scene? What does it make you think about him?
Scene 18 Stubbs Terry Jimmy Who do think is responsible for Terry s death? Can Jimmy be blamed at all?
What have we done so far today? Formed our own opinions about characters based on what they say and how they act. created notes based on a conversation. practised our answer-writing skills. practised our quote-finding skills.
Scenes 7 - 18 Write a short summary, in note form, of what happens in each of these scenes.
Last Lesson... practised our answer-writing skills. practised our quote-finding skills.
Scene 16 and 17 16. How close do you think Janet and her mother are? 17. Have a look at the end of scene 17. What do you think is the purpose of Stubbs saying the two lines to the audience at the end of the scene? What does it make you think about him?
Dax had a clear answer to this question: Why do you think the Head denied the existence of bullying at the school? I think the Head denied the existence of bullying at the school to make her seem like she was better at her job.
John-William answered this question very well: Why do you think the Head told Ross that the meeting with Mr Dumpton had been pleasant? I think the Head told Ross the meeting with Mr Dumpton was pleasant because she didn t want the press to think it s a bad school.
Rhiannon gave a good amount of detail in her answer: What do you think the Head thought of Mr Dumpton? I think the Head thought Mr Dumpton was low class riff-raff and was a discredit to the community and the school. Therefore, the incident was his fault as was new and easy to blame.
Rosa had a good answer to this question What explanation would the Head give for Terry being killed? I think the explanation the Head would give for Terry s death would be it was an accident and no-one meant for him to die.
P Janets mother, Mrs Clark, doesnt know about her daughter s involvement in Terry s death. E Mrs Clark tells Mrs Williams that ... (page 68) Janet wanted to go to the funeral Trouble always comes in threes it isn t as if she knew the lad that well. Hardly ever spoke to him She s never mixed with that sort I blame it on the television E Mrs Clark wants to protect her daughter and doesn t like to think of Janet being involved with a gang. This shows that she doesn t know her daughter very well.
Scene 19 Stubbs Terry Jimmy Sammy Kathy Kay Pete Janet Tracey
P Sammy knew the gang were going to do something bad to Terry. E E
Review of the play Title Playwright How did it start? How did it end? Write about one memorable scene. Which was your favourite character and why? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Who would you recommend it to and why? Remember: Use full sentences where appropriate.
What have we done so far today? recapped our answer-writing skills. recapped our quote-finding skills.
