Identify lighting cues and sound cues in this scene below and list all mentioned clothes in it
Jack. Then the question had better be cleared up at once. Aunt Augusta, a
moment. At the time when Miss Prism left me in the hand-bag, had I been
christened already?
Lady Bracknell. Every luxury that money could buy, including christening,
had been lavished on you by your fond and doting parents.
Jack. Then I was christened! That is settled. Now, what name was I
given? Let me know the worst.
Lady Bracknell. Being the eldest son you were naturally christened after
your father.
Jack. [Irritably.] Yes, but what was my father’s Christian name?
Lady Bracknell. [Meditatively.] I cannot at the present moment recall what
the General’s Christian name was. But I have no doubt he had one. He was
eccentric, I admit. But only in later years. And that was the result of the
Indian climate, and marriage, and indigestion, and other things of that kind.
Jack. Algy! Can’t you recollect what our father’s Christian name was?
Algernon. My dear boy, we were never even on speaking terms. He died
before I was a year old.
Jack. His name would appear in the Army Lists of the period, I suppose,
Aunt Augusta?
Lady Bracknell. The General was essentially a man of peace, except in his
domestic life. But I have no doubt his name would appear in any military
directory.
Jack. The Army Lists of the last forty years are here. These delightful
records should have been my constant study. [Rushes to bookcase and
tears the books out.] M. Generals . . . Mallam, Maxbohm, Magley, what
ghastly names they have—Markby, Migsby, Mobbs, Moncrieff! Lieutenant
1840, Captain, Lieutenant-Colonel, Colonel, General 1869, Christian names,
Ernest John. [Puts book very quietly down and speaks quite calmly.] I
always told you, Gwendolen, my name was Ernest, didn’t I? Well, it is Ernest
after all. I mean it naturally is Ernest.
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Lady Bracknell. Yes, I remember now that the General was called Ernest, I
knew I had some particular reason for disliking the name.
Gwendolen. Ernest! My own Ernest! I felt from the first that you could
have no other name!
Jack. Gwendolen, it is a terrible thing for a man to find out suddenly that all
his life he has been speaking nothing but the truth. Can you forgive me?
Gwendolen. I can. For I feel that you are sure to change.
Jack. My own one!
Chasuble. [To Miss Prism.] Lætitia! [Embraces her]
Miss Prism. [Enthusiastically.] Frederick! At last!
Algernon. Cecily! [Embraces her.] At last!
Jack. Gwendolen! [Embraces her.] At last!
Lady Bracknell. My nephew, you seem to be displaying signs of triviality.
Jack. On the contrary, Aunt Augusta, I’ve now realised for the first time in
my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.
Lighting cues:
- The scene starts with the characters in a well-lit room.
- As Jack becomes more agitated, the lighting on him may become slightly dimmer to reflect his frustration.
- When Lady Bracknell reminisces about the General, the lighting can change to a more nostalgic or reflective tone.
- As the scene reaches its climax and resolves happily, the lighting can become brighter and more celebratory.
Sound cues:
- There are no specific sound cues mentioned in the scene.
Clothes mentioned:
- None of the characters' clothes are mentioned in this scene.
In the given scene, there are no specific lighting cues or sound cues mentioned. However, there are mentions of clothes in the scene. Here is a list:
- Hand-bag (mentioned as the place where Miss Prism left Jack)
- Aunt Augusta's clothes (implicitly mentioned when Jack addresses her)
- General's clothes (not explicitly mentioned, but referred to in the context of Army Lists)
- Army Lists (mentioned as a source of information about the General and his name)
- Books (mentioned when Jack rushes to the bookcase)
- M. Generals Mallam, Maxbohm, Magley, Markby, Migsby, Mobbs, Moncrieff (all mentioned as names in the Army Lists)
- Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant-Colonel, Colonel, General (mentioned as military ranks in the Army Lists)
- Christian names (mentioned as part of the Army Lists entries)
- Ernest John (mentioned as a specific name found in the Army Lists)
- Gwendolen's clothes (implicitly mentioned when Jack addresses her)
- Lætitia's clothes (implicitly mentioned when Chasuble addresses Miss Prism)
- Frederick's clothes (implicitly mentioned when Miss Prism addresses Chasuble)
- Cecily's clothes (implicitly mentioned when Algernon addresses Miss Prism)
- Triviality (mentioned by Lady Bracknell, not directly related to clothes but can refer to the way someone is dressed or behaves)
In this scene, there are no specific lighting or sound cues mentioned. However, we can assume that the scene takes place indoors, possibly in a living room or a study, based on the mention of a bookcase and the characters' actions.
As for the clothes mentioned in the scene, here is a list:
- Aunt Augusta's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
- Jack is referred to as wearing a hand-bag at one point.
- Lady Bracknell's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
- Algernon's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
- Gwendolen's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
- Chasuble's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
- Miss Prism's clothes are not specifically mentioned.
Although clothing is not a central focus in this scene, the characters' costume choices can have an impact on the overall presentation of the play. The costumes could reflect the time period (Victorian era) and social status of the characters, enhancing the visual aspects of the performance.