Working in groups you are going to develop support for or against a particular line of argument in relation to Louis Nowra’s play, Cosi.
Below are FIVE different arguments in which a specific position on the purpose of Nowra’s play is taken. You will be given a number in class. This is your group.
ONE: The play ‘Cosi’ is about the fraglity of identity.
TWO: At the heart of the play ‘Cosi’ is an exploration of madness and sanity.
THREE: Nowra’s suggests that being creative often requires a touch of madness
FOUR: The main focus of the play ‘Cosi’ is on love and fidelity.
FIVE: ‘Cosi’ reminds the audience of the need to have genuine, fulfilling relationships with others.
Task 1: In your group brainstorm you must choose whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Now find support for your position. Use the brown piece of paper that you are given to brainstorm your ideas. To do this effectively, you must find:
FIVE quotes from the play to support your argument
THREE dramatic techniques used by Nowra to present this idea (e.g. monolougues, characterisation, foil characters, symbolism, colloquial language, sexual innuendo, costuming, props, stage directions, soliloquy, lighting, setting)
TWO links to Nowra’s context that support why he would examine this idea (e.g. Vietnam War, Women’s Rights Movement, Civil Rights Movement)
Task 2: Write a post for edmodo outlining your position and your three different types of supporting evidence.
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