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Location is a critical element in storytelling that should be treated with the same importance as characters, influencing the mood and events of the narrative. Writers must have a clear vision of the setting, as it can act as a character itself and drive the plot forward. The document emphasizes the need for specificity in location details to enhance the overall story experience.

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Location is a critical element in storytelling that should be treated with the same importance as characters, influencing the mood and events of the narrative. Writers must have a clear vision of the setting, as it can act as a character itself and drive the plot forward. The document emphasizes the need for specificity in location details to enhance the overall story experience.

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LOCATION

CHAPTER 6
INTRODUCTION

• Location is the place where the story takes place. This is a crucial aspect to
consider while writing the play.
• One needs to be specific in one’s mind regarding the location as they are
with the characters.
• Every detail concerning the location should be carefully portrayed during
this process, for it to correspond with the storyline.
• Specificity- a writer should be sure to have a specific vision that will help
them figure out the best location that a specific scene would take place.
CONTINUATION

• An example of a war scene, NB: It is useful to think of the location/setting


of the scene or drama as another character not just as the background.
• The location should be a battlefield, your character will be a soldier, and it
should depict an actual war scene.
• The war might have never happened, however, as the writer, you need to
have a clear imagination/vision of how the location where the scene is
takes place would have looked like in reality.
• There are different ways to come up with a clear image of a location that
compliments the aspects of the scene.
LOCATION AS A CHARACTER

• This is where the location takes the form of a character that has certain
traits, accompanied by rules that affect both the plot and the character.
• The location sets the mood of the scene, an example is that of the library,
where when you enter there are shelves with books, and are expected to
maintain silence you cannot have a sports scene with the setting of a
library as this will contradict your story and the traits of the library.
• The environment that one is in will dictate how one brings out the specific
character at hand. Thus, the environment should set the right mood since it
dictates how the character will execute that part.
CONTINUATION

• Time: this is when you consider when it was set, the year, the place, and
its surroundings. Think of what it will be like at different times of the day
and night.
• Does the location speak for it self? When someone sees it they can tell
what scene through the setting and the mood? The choice of colors that
have been used as well.
• This helps the writer voice issues in a safe way and also research projects
with a different perspective.
LOCATION AS A STORY- EVENT

In this perspective, the events taking place in a certain location provides the
basis of the whole story.
A good example, is The Titanic, The part where the ship hits an iceberg and
sinks. There are many individuals within the big event, but the major story and
main character is the location itself which is the sea.
The location can directly or indirectly affect the characters of the story. For
example, in London, a huge bomb, supposedly planted by the IRA in the
Docklands caused loss of life and huge damage.
Mapping your location is important when it comes to your story. Here you
consider the space and size of the locations that best fit your story.
SOME OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS YOU CAN
CHECK OUT FORGUIDELINESS ARE:

• The Seagull by Anton Chekohov


A Specific scene is the section of the park of Sorin’s estate. Where a broad
avenue leads the audience away into the depths of the park towards the lake.
The avenue is closed off by a stage which has been hurriedly run up for
some home entertainment, so that the lake is completely invisible. Right and
left of the stage is some few chairs and a table .
• The sea by Edward Bond, we are presented with a physical world that is
violently alive, with darkness and thunder, wind roars,crushes and
screams over the water e.t.c.
Conclusion

• The idea or rather familiarity of a location can either be enhanced by


making the location its character, or by making the location an active
driving point of the plot.
• There is more to location than just the background.
• Location is a vital tool when it comes to your story and should be given the
same attention as a character is given
THANK YOU

OGAYE AINEI JAMES 22/06982


ABIGAEL MELITA 22/02807
FELIX MEKA 23/06917
ALEX BERIAH 23/06064

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