The act of discovering something, revealing evidence etc.
100
Who wrote 'Away'?
Michael Gow
100
Which character links all three families together?
Tom
100
How could the language in Away be described?
As colloquial/conversational
100
The main theme in Away is ...
Discovery
200
Name three synonyms for the word discovery
May include .... come upon, explore, invention, bring to light etc.
200
In what year is Away set?
Christmas 1968
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What is Tom's problems?
He is suffering from leukaemia and his parents are unaware that he knows.
200
What is one symbolic element in 'Away'?
Answers may include the beachl, the title etc.
200
Which location could be decribed as the best place for allowing discovery within the play?
The beach
300
Identify three types of discoveries.
May include ... personal, inner, discovery through travel, scientific, discovery through journey, discovery through learning etc.
300
What Shakespearen play is being performed at the start of Away?
Midsummer Night's Dream
300
Who says "My wife is not really an angry woman. She has high hopes."
Jim
300
Identify 3 theatrical techniques that a play has.
This may include lighting, stage directions, costumes, props, setting etc.
300
Identify one family which is totally dysfunctional and have little idea how to communicate.
Gwen, Jim and Meg
400
What is a negative associated with discovery?
For example, many explorers end up dead, leads to invasion of 'new' lands, etc.
400
Where do Coral and Roy go for their holiday?
The Gold Coast
400
What happened to Roy and Coral's son?
He was a soldier and died.
400
What theatrical element is used during the storm scene?
Mime
400
Gow shows that relationships are about people and not material things. True or false?
True
500
In 'Big World' what discoveries are made?
(must be specific and include examples)
This might include physical and inner
500
What Shakespearen play is Miss Latrobe preparing the class to read at the end of Away?
King Lear
500
Who says "you worry too much?"
Meg
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What does the storm scene represent symobolically?
That reconciliation has or will occur. It highlights Gow's perceptions of the process of self discovery.
500
How is the theme of change affected by the presence of Tom in the play?
Tom drives change within the play and restores amends. They are able to fall under his influence. Eg. Gwen who goes from being an overly manipulative stressed wife, to someone who can see that life is not all about control.