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高一 Module 3
Unit 3
Writing
It sounds difficult to write a play,
even a small part of it sounds difficult.
Writing a play or drama is quite
different from writing a story. The
main purpose of a play is to let the
characters speak for themselves
as much as possible. How actors show
us what the characters think and feel is
also important.
Suppose you are the director of this
play. Write your own scene for this play
with a partner.
Suggested scene:
Act One, Scene 5
N=Narrator H=Henry B=Barber
N: Henry is smiling as he leaves the
restaurant. He has had more than
enough to eat. As he is walking down
the street, he sees a sign for a place
that cuts hair. In a shop window, he
looks at his own hair. Since it is too
long, he decides to get it cut.
H: Good afternoon, I’d like to get a
cut, if I may. (The barber takes one
look at Henry and continues
cutting another man’s hair.) Er-I’d
really like to get a haircut. As you
see, it’s much too long.
B: (In a rude manner) Yes, I can see
that. Indeed, I can.
H: Fine, well, I’ll just have a seat then.
N: After some time, the barber finishes
cutting the other man’s hair, takes
his money, and then turns to look at
Henry.
B: Look like it’s been a long time. You
must be a sailor.
H: Er-not quite. But I was at sea for a
long time.
B: All right, then, get in the chair and
I’ll see what I can do.
H: Thank you.
B: Where did you say you were from?
H: I didn’t, but I’m from San Francisco.
B: Well, you’re a long way from home.
H: Yes, too long.
N: They both become quiet. After his
hair is cut, the barber tells Henry
how much money he must pay.
Henry shows the barber the bank-
note.
B: Why, Mr.—(looks shocked)
H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry,
but I don’t have any small bills.
B: Why, Mr Adams, of course you
wouldn’t! (Wearing a big smile)
Nothing to worry about! Nothing at
all! Please come back any time, even
if you only need two little hairs cut!
It will be my honor to serve you!
Writing Task (P60-61)
Imagine that after Henry marries
Portia he has bad luck in business and
becomes poor once again. Now he must
tell his wife the bad news. Before you
write, however, discuss these questions
with your partner:
1) Do you think Henry would worry
about what his wife would say to him
after she heard the bad news? For
example, do you think she would get
angry at him?
2) Do you think Henry would worry
that his wife would leave him?
3) Do you think Portia would ask
Henry how he suddenly became so
poor?
4) Do you think Portia would worry
about their marriage now?
Suggested dialogue:
P=Portia H=Henry
P: Oh, Henry. It’s nice to see you home
so early!
H: Erm, ah.
P: (Looking worried) What’s happened?
H: I can’t hide much from you, can I,
dear? We have lost our money. The
railway company in Brazil has
bankrupted and all our money has
disappeared. But I have a plan to help
us. We can go back to America and
start again. I can become a gold miner
and we can make our fortune that way.
P: Leave London? Leave my
stepfather? Oh no, Henry, please!
H: I think it might be better for us.
We would stand on our own feet.
P: (Crying) I shall have to go home.
You can’t love me if you want to do
this dreadful thing.
H: (Putting his arms round her) Of
course I do. It is for our sake that I
suggest this. It will be an adventure.
We will be able to travel where we like
and I will be able to show you so many
lovely places.
P: As long as you love me I shall be happy.
H: And I shall always do that!
Homework
1. Review the words and expressions
learnt this class.
2. Review Act One, Scene 4 on Page
21-22 and be ready to act it out.