Dramatisation

• The court scene in act 4 scene 1 in the merchant of Venice is a critical

  moment that's fill with tension/ excited and high points.
• 2. The first aspect of dramatisation I would focus on is the backdrops and

  prop. This play was set at a time in which, court rooms were ornate and

  lavishly furnished as opposed to court rooms now. I will dramatise the scene

  a large courtroom that features high platforms for the Judge and hardwood

  benches for the Venetian citizens/onlookers in the play. I would also portraye

  walls covered in exquisite paintings that the pic images of justice and mercy
• The second aspect of dramatisation I will focus on is the appearance of

  characters. I will convey Shylock in the well appointed red and black velvet

  cloak" Jewish gaberdine" and the fancy cane to symbolise his power in this

  situation at the beginning of this scene. I will also convene with a Payos TO

  represent his Jewish identity. From the place is Jewish identity is evident when

  he states that "by our holy sabbath have I sworn." I would depict Antonio in a

  tattered brown too late to represent his loss of word and social class and as a

  pound of flesh is going to be cut from him.
• In terms of the duke/judge I would dress him on a long black robe and a

  judicial wig to portray his judicial authoritative role. I will depict Portia (Dr

  Balthasar) in black formal attire, that's comparable to the duke but still

  distinguishable. I would also portray Antonio soliloquising (saying his thoughts

  allowed) realising that this is his death sentence and that his life will be cut

  short.
• The other aspect of dramatisation I will focus on a sound effects. First of all in

  the play in order to show the duke's importance, I would play trumpet sounds

  upon his arrival. I would play coronet sounds upon Portia's arrival as she is

  lauded by shylock and others. "Upright judge,O learnèd judge". In order to

  capture Antonio's pensive mood I would use background rain sounds that

  comes from outside the courtroom.
• Additionally I would incorporate the sound of courtroom chatter when the

  case reaches high stakes such as the judge declaring that that "a pound of

  that same merchants flesh is thine" as this would encourageveryone to wonder

  if the merchant would be slain.At this moment I would also include sound

  effects like the sharpening of a knife.
• 4th aspect - facial expressions and posture.

  • At the beginning - Antonio with down cast eyes and posture him slouched

  as he has accepted his fate. But in the end his look is a slight smile; despite

  his victory he reverts that shylock has lost his money.

  • I would depict shylock with a delighted facial expression,some what

  grinning,since he's confident that he will take a poud of Antonio's flesh.

  Towards the end I would depict shylock in a way suggesting numbness,

  with a dropping jaw as he was defeated in the end.
• He the, changes to a sombre tone by saying "I pray you give me leave to go

  from here." To elaborate on this I would include Antonio clenching his fists as

  he realises that his life is at stake.
• would portray shylock moving his hands down in a joyous manner. I would

  convey the duke pointing at Antoni, implying that he wants to speak to Antonio

  would express Dr Balthasar-Portia has authoritative bringing the court to order

  and moving her hands from left to right to make her suggestions.
• The final attribute of dramatisation I will refer to is lighting I would use

  floodlights to heighten the sense of the play because each part of the court.convey the duke pointing at Antonio , implying that he wants to speak to Antonio.

  Would express Dr Balthasar-Portia has authoritative bringing the court to order

  and moving her hands from left to right to make her suggestions.
• The final attribute of dramatisation I will refer to is lighting I would use

  floodlights to heighten the sense of the play because each part of the court

  scene is essential, so a floodlight will be best to depict this. l'd also use a

  spotlight to illustrate the shininess of the kinfe which is essential because it

  defines Antonio's fate.
• I believe that features of dramatisation are vital because they enrich your

  viewing experience in an artistic sense. Through these aspects of dramatisation

  you may almost feel as if you're in the play.