(Scene opens with Richard lying on the floor. He breathes in heavily and begins to cough and splutter. He sits up disorientated and breathing heavily.)
Richard: Wha-…(coughs) where am/I?
Puppeteer: Welcome to my little playhouse Richard Heartly.
Richard: How do you know…
Puppeteer: Awh he looks scared (laughs menacingly).
Richard: What…what do you want from me? Why am I here?
Puppeteer: Complete the challenge you see right here, match the keys to the lock, or you will suffer a fate worse than death as you race to beat the clock.
Richard: I won’t/ do it
Puppeteer: But otherwise the whole world will know your little secret…remember that? Good luck
Richard: Wait…but…oh god…ok…
(Music starts)
Narrative techniques
- Narrative retardation-the identies of the puppet master and the apprentice are very much concealed
- Deadlines-he must complete the challenge before the time runs out
- Principle of concealment-the identities of the villans of the piece and what is behind the door? Does it lead to his freedom or another challenge? Will a secret be revealed? Is the door anything important?
- Mis-direction-you do not know where he is (we are not told where this room is or what leads on from it)
- Morally complex characters-why is our 'victim' even in this situation in the first place?
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