Thursday, 18 December 2014
My character is my monologue as an animal
In my monologue ‘Richard Fisher's Funeral’ By Kellie Powell, the character speaking is called Drew. I’d say she’s around the age of 15 but seems very mature for her age by the way she talks, for instance when she says ‘I can't forgive him. I won't pretend. So go read "Footprints in the Sand" if it'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.’ Her aim is to be heard and understood about how badly her father treated her before he died and the sheer terror he put her and her little brother Ricky threw.
If Drew was an animal, I would she’s an owl. This is because she speaks very wisely and sticks with what she believes in. She’s very forward-minded and no one can change how she feels about her father, regardless of whether he’s dead. She doesn’t forget the past, like a wise owl. Although she has a lot of anger built up inside of her, she manages to stay calm. She doesn’t like to fight or argue but simply states how she feels in a sensible manor.
Facts about owls:
• Owls are active at night (nocturnal).
• Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds, some owl species hunt fish.
• Owls have powerful talons (claws) which help them catch and kill prey.
• Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey.
• Owls are found in all different habitats and there are different owl species found on all continents except Antarctica.
• Many owl species have asymmetrical ears that are different sizes and different heights on their heads. This gives the birds superior hearing and the ability to pinpoint where prey is located, even if they can't see it.
• All owls have upright posture and forward-facing eyes that give them binocular vision, just like humans.
• The female is often more richly coloured than the male.
• Not all owls hoot, and owls can make a wide range of other sounds, such as screeches, whistles, barks, growls, rattles and hisses. During the nesting season, owl calls can often be heard up to a mile away. Female owls generally have higher voices than their mates.
• A group of owls is called a parliament, wisdom or study.
To give the sense of Drew as an owl, I'll need to use my physical skills, imaginative skills and vocal skills. I'll need to make my voice soft at times but harsher at others when necessary.
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