BASSETT

By: Mariza-Jane Pia Hernandez Pacho

PRESENTATION

BASSETT

James Graham - a British playwright and screenwriter that has written the likes of "This House", "Albert's Boy" and most recently "Dear England", Graham delves into political comedies fervently retelling stories that relate to our world's history and political standpoints

Bassett - about the play

Known for their procession to bring the coffins down the streets in dutible fashion, Royal Wootton Bassett today continues to thrive as a market town mixed with agriculture and patriotic history, retaining a strong sense of community

Being one of the only town's with a "Royal" title granted by former Queen Elizabeth II during 2009 for the town's dignified handling of the return of fallen british servicemen from Afrghanistand and Iraq from 2007-2011, the playwright's choice to set this class in this town is important as there are many themes that directly link to the significance of Bassett.

Royal Wootton Basset, formally known as Wootton Bassett is a small Royal Wootton Bassett is a historic market town located in Wiltshire, England. It has a rich history that dates back to medieval times and has played an important role in local and national events.

ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT

main themes of the play

Bassett covers a plethora of modern topics that have and will continue to shape our society. Ranging from

subtext

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intentions

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facts + questions

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their relationships

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who they are

Joanne

• quite air-headed

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Leo: Very opposed to war and his opinions - takes several chance to remind Leo

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intentions + motivations

My overall intentions and motivations during this play is to show clearly how Joanne is one of many people who have relatives who go out and protet their country - having her grandfather and uncle take part in such noble responsibilities has in turn made Joanne feel quite distant and opposed to the romanticised notons towards war and the army - she has a slight disdain to the violence due to her family's own involvement and I want to portray her to the audience as a byproduct of those who are affected negatively to war as it costs the lives of those she loves.

Home is: very patirotic and respectful; I come from a family that serves our country; very politically aware and not too keen on the idea of just "existing". My life wouldn’t be the same without:  the internet, duh! My favourite thing about my life is: getting a chance to learn new things and have a perspective on it! My least favourite thing about my life is: school - so pointless sometimes. Home feels like: home? I don't know, I' rather draw. Something I’d like to learn: other cultures and their traditions! Something I have learned: You live only once, don't ever let someone else feel like you cnnot enjoy it. A truth that isn’t true: I love cake! (honestly it's way too rich) A truth that is true: I love cupcakes, they taste better for some reason? Something that I’d rather forget: watching and waving goodbye to my relatives go serve as soldiers. Something I never will forget: when I first learnt what it meant to be priviledged My job is: on weekends I work at a small cafe, so I can save up and work to become a journalist!

All About Me! - Character Profile

Character Name:  Joanne My favourite colour is:  Yellow My favourite song is:  Latch - Disclosure and Sam Smith My favourite thing to do is:  draw and listen to music I’d read any book by:  Michael Morpurgo I love the taste of:  sour candy and lasagna I’d like to duet with:  Avril Lavigne  A place I wouldn’t want to go back to:  a beach - hates the crowd and gets uncomfortable seeing so many semi-naked people. A place I’d like to go:  Kyoto, Japan An inspiration:  My uncle and grandfather, they follow duties and stand up for others - it helps me be more selfless and outspoken  Best friend: I keep to myself; intimate relationships aren't my thing Worst Enemy:  isn't opposed to anyone yet gets very defensive when someone has an opinion to promote war and inequality.

Favourite item of clothing:    Something I’d like to improve about myself:    Best cure for the blues:    We should ban:    What the world needs is:    Favourite quote:   Greatest modern invention:  What makes me laugh:    What makes me cry:    Where I’ll be in ten years time:

My relationship is: well I'm still a kid in my eyes! So nope, no relationship!My favourite thing about my city is: My least favourite thing about my city is:  it's honestly really boring  Best way to spend a summer:  at th  What they should play at my funeral:  Reasons to be cheerful:    The underwear I’m wearing is:  Most prized possession:  My next move:    A question I can’t answer:     A lie is: A truth is:  Events I wish I’d witnessed:    I’d like to meet:

inner monolgue - Spencer's monolgue as the final scene in Bassett

Joanne's inner monologue is that she's terrified whilst witnessing what Leo is doing; she comes from a family who dedicate their lives to representing their country and fighting bravely with solidarity throughout the world. Seeing Leo using brute force on her classmates stirs her in a very unsettling manner; throughout the play Joanne approaches Leo's headstrong opinions on war in many ways and her passive response with no fail is dismissed with his rude attitude. Whilst witnessing Leo’s actions bending her classmates over in a pile with his bat as Spencer retells Britain’s war involvement in the past, Joanne can’t help but cry and freeze - unsure what to do in this predicament. inner monologue: What is Leo doing? Can't he just quit it! He's hurting us, he's hurting my friends, he's- he's hurting me! This is why I've never understood this absurd obsession with romanticising war and violence and praise from fools who, who- who become LIKE LEO. (tries to stifle her cry) Why is he LIKE THIS? Why does he BULLY OUR CLASS? Why is he so horrid? Can I do something..? No. I can’t. I can only watch, watch what Leo’s doing to the others and just sit, sit here in my own helplessness and ARGH!! What would grandfather do, what would my uncle do? They wouldn’t do this- they wouldn’t want their duties to be mocked, be performed by their admirers in such a heinous act!