1. Entrances and Exits
Dramatic Techniques

2. Outline
In order to heighten the suspense, tension and dramatic action, entrances and exits are perfectly timed within the play.

3. Task Scan through the play again and make a note of
Each entrance and exit within the play
Who is on stage following the entrance /exit
What happens

4. Act One
Page
Entrances / Exits
Who’s on stage?
What happens 7
Mrs Birling, Sheila and Eric exit
Birling and Gerald Croft
In an attempt to impress the absent Lady Croft, Mr. Birling tells Gerald of his hopes of receiving a knighthood. 9
Eric Enters
Birling, Gerald and Eric
The banter and chat continues; women and clothes, ‘laddish’ behaviour, Eric’s ‘slip’ the generational differences, Birling’s speech about community.