The aim of this session was to continue to introduce the opening section of Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM. The class watched a section of the B roll and listened to the tune by Jack Dupree used in this section of the play. Here is a link to the tune. Note the IRONY of the lyrics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8A79z3knL4
Here is the B roll:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6rZHoshLT8
As we move through the first section of the play, students need to consider the following questions:
- How is Rooster represented in the opening Scenes?
- To what extent does Rooster conform to comedic types?
- How significant is The Green World?
- Does the taboo language alienate the audience?
- How is the Ritual Day of the Flintock Fair represented?
- How is comedy generated in the opening scenes? Why is it funny?
Students need to consider the comments relating to the purpose of comedy that are included in my booklet. What does Harold Pinter mean when he states that comedy should be 'the weasel under the cocktail cabinet'? Note other quotes relating to the purpose of comedy.
HOMEWORK: READ THE TEXT. On Tuesday we will conclude and discuss the First Act of the play.
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