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Compass by Jessica Bellamy

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  • What strange event begins to create tension?
    A mysterious stranger appears near the camp.
  • How is Grace treated by the group?
    She is often ignored and seen as unpopular.
  • What theme about leadership appears?
    Leaders can influence others both positively and negatively.
  • What does the title “Compass” symbolise?
    Finding direction and making the right choices.
  • Who is Sophie?
    The new girl at school who is a high achiever.
  • How do some students begin to change during the play?
    They start to reflect on their behaviour toward others.
  • What is Joel known for?
    Being very intelligent but also intense.
  • How does Dane behave around Jason?
    He usually follows Jason and supports what he says.
  • Where does the play take place?
    At a Year 7 school camp in the rainforest.
  • What acting technique could show Jason’s dominance?
    Strong posture confident voice and controlling body language.
  • What theme about friendship is shown?
    True friendship involves support and understanding.
  • Who are the main students in the story?
    Jason Dane Joel Grace Audrey Hermes Kiara Sophie Kate
  • How could lighting help create tension in a performance?
    Dark lighting and shadows could represent the rainforest at night.
  • What worries Kate about her social life?
    She is desperate to be popular because she has been bullied before.
  • What does the stranger add to the story?
    Suspense and danger for the group.
  • Why are the students together at the beginning of the play?
    They are attending a Year 7 camp with their class.
  • What does the stranger look like?
    Desperate tired and scary.
  • What role does fear play in the story?
    Fear forces the characters to confront their actions.
  • What role does Audrey play in the group?
    She acts like the alpha female and influences others socially.
  • What message might the audience learn from the play?
    People should think for themselves and treat others with respect.
  • What is Jason’s personality like?
    He is dominant and acts like the leader of the group.
  • How do the students react to the stranger?
    They become nervous suspicious and frightened.
  • Who is Mr Finchley?
    The teacher supervising the students on the camp.
  • Who usually follows Audrey?
    Hermes and Kiara.
  • What conflicts exist between the students?
    Social tensions bullying and competition for popularity.
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