Question

Arthur Miller's script for The Crucible begins with a dramatic exposition that explains that Parris "cut a villainous path, and there is very little
good to be said of him." In contrast, the LA Theatre Works audio performance of The Crucible begins with the first exchange of dialogue
between Parris and Tituba. Which sentence best describes the impact of the audio performance's departure from the script?
A. Instead of telling the audience directly, the audio performance lets the audience infer that Parris is a bad man
B. Instead of telling the actor how to play the part of Parris, the audio performance allows for greater interpretation.
C. Instead of priming the audience to dislike Parris through description, the audio performance begins by showing Parris's good side.
D. Instead of letting the audience judge Parris by the words he speaks, the audio performance relies on Parris's actions and tone of
voice

Answer 1

Answer:

The sentence that describes the best impact of the audio performance's departure from the script is:

A. Instead of telling the audience directly, the audio performance lets the audience infer that Parris is a bad man

Explanation:

The reasons behind this asnwer are the following:

First of all, the script doesn't tell the actor how to play the part of Parris in this scene. It only communicates the event. So b) is incorrect. Now, the script intention is not to dislike or like, it is to tell a story. Otherwise, it would be an opinion not a script. So c) is incorrect. Then, d) could be a very good option. But again. the script doesn't' look to make a judgment but to tell a story.