Elements of Drama in The Miracle Worker, Acts II and III
Question 2 • * SY2025-26 - 1001040 M/J Language Arts 2 Sem 1 CR
Read this scene from The Miracle Worker Act 2.([ANNIE] lets HELEN feel the smile on her face. HELEN sits with a scowl, which suddenly clears; she pats the doll, kisses it, wreathes her face in a large artificial smile, and bears the doll to the washstand, where she carefully sits it.)How do these stage directions add meaning to the play?
Answer
A
The stage directions explain the characters’ facial expressions.
B
The stage directions describe Annie’s manner of speaking.
C
The stage directions illustrate the appearance of the room.
D
The stage directions reveal the historical time period.
Explanation
The directions show Helen’s scowl clearing, her smile, and the way she pats and kisses the doll. These visible actions and expressions help the audience understand what Helen is feeling and doing, so they add meaning by explaining the characters’ facial expressions. They do not describe Annie’s speech, the room’s appearance, or the historical period.
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