In preparation to characterising my chosen character, I must research the historical context of the play. By doing this, I went to the library and on the internet and research the 1950’s. I researched what they wore and chose an appropriate costume, which suited the historical context of the play. Researching made my characterisation even more credible as I was using the style of representation – where I truthfully portrayed a character from the 1950’s.

My chosen character from The Shifting Heart is Clarry. He is an Australian, kind, loving 36 year-old that knows that being a foreigner is something to be shameful about

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