Question

Character sketch of ponkshe in SilenceThe court is in the session

Answer 1

While discussions on the play are important, it is even more important that prior to reading this study material, you do a thorough reading of the play. Do not feel intimidated by the suggestion. If you do have a small group of friends who are part of the course, you may even undertake a group reading, where each one of you can read out the part of individual characters. It would be better still, if you could emote the part allotted to you, instead of merely reading it. This will engage your complete attention and enable you to come to grips with the action of the play. After all, you must remember that when Tendulkar wrote this play, he was not thinking about its being prescribed for undergraduate students at a university college. He wanted a living, thinking, and feeling audience to engage with issues that he felt very strongly about. He wanted his audience to go home thinking deeply about the questions that his play brings to the fore.