The Lighthouse Keeper's Wife Q&A

Exposition

Exposition

Introduces setting, characters, and background information in a drama.

Rising actions

Series of events building up to a climax after the exposition, often due to conflicts.

Climax

Turning point in a drama that determines the protagonist's fate.

Falling action

Resolution of conflicts between the protagonist and antagonist in favor of one.

Dénouement

Conclusion of a play where conflicts are resolved, releasing tension and anxiety.

Major versus minor characters

Major characters drive the plot, while minor characters have less impact.

Round versus flat characters

Round characters are complex and develop, while flat characters are one-dimensional.

Dynamic versus static characters

Dynamic characters change, while static characters remain the same.

Protagonist and antagonist

Protagonist faces conflicts, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

Themes

Imprisonment, freedom, jealousy, fear, isolation, sanity, insanity, human rights, dignity, and love in a drama.

Setting

Robben Island, historically used as a prison, with a lighthouse built in 1864.

Mandela in prison

Historical context of political prisoners like Mandela being held on Robben Island.

Prisoners arriving at Robben Island

Depicts the isolation and confinement of individuals on the island.