How does Alan Bennett make effective use of the dramatic monologue to hold the interest of the audience? A cream cracker under the settee

... 'A CREAM CRACKER UNDER THE SETTEE' By Liam Cresswell. How does Alan Bennett make effective use of the dramatic monologue to hold the interest of the audience? 'A Cream Cracker under the Settee' is a dramatic monologue. A dramatic monologue is a drama piece performed by only one person. By examining the characterisation, humour, timescale and pauses of this monologue this essay will look at the ways Alan Bennett holds the interest of the audience. Characterisation is shown through voices and memory. Doris is the central character in the monologue. She is a 75-year-old down to earth, Yorkshire widow. She is a conscientious lady who, throughout her life has taken a pride in keeping her home spotlessly clean and tidy. She disapproves of Zulema, her home help sent in by the council, doing household chores that she has always managed to do. Doris has high standards where cleanliness is concerned and she is

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