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The first play of merit, written in 1852, was an adaptaion by George L. Aiken if Uncle Tom's Cabin.
I notice that only one of the men has a mask on, I notice that they are both getting gas. I wonder where they are both going. I think this image is trying to say that there are two types of people, people who wear masks and people who don't.
His confidence is transformed by the crowd’s response.
Scotty is described as being a "quavering husk...just moments before." This shows his lack of confidence and anxiety about being on stage. Once the crowd's enthusiasm and excitement for his performance reached him, it is described as "lifting him off his stool...unleashing something strong, charismatic, and fierce." This change in his demeanor shows his confidence grow in response the crowd.