How does Alan Bennett reveal the character of Doris in 'A Cream Cracker under the Settee?'

... How does Alan Bennett reveal the character of Doris in 'A Cream Cracker under the Settee?' In this essay I will be analysing Alan Bennett's short play titled 'A Cream Cracker Under the Settee.' I will be exploring the props, lighting and dramatic techniques used to reveal the character of Doris. I will be investigating why Bennett chose to write the play using monologue and how slowly reveals the character of Doris. The play is about an elderly woman who is alone, trapped in her own home when she falls and injures her leg. She has no means of communication with the world outside and spends the last few hours of her life reminiscing. In the play Bennett uses no active dialogue, this is to keep the audience focused on Doris, her views and opinions. Because only one person is speaking, only one opinion can be given. In order to keep the audiences' attention

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