The stage directions you provided primarily describe how characters react to Helen. Specifically, they show the dynamics between Annie, Helen, and Kate, highlighting the tension and conflict in the scene. Annie's insistence to dominate the interaction with Helen leads to a physical confrontation, illustrating her determination to help Helen but also the challenges she faces. Helen's reaction to the jab and her subsequent behavior of searching for sweets convey her innocence and desire for comfort in a tumultuous situation. Additionally, Kate's intervention with the sweet reflects her protective nature towards Helen and adds a layer of complexity to the relationships among the characters. Therefore, the stage directions reveal the characters' emotions and interactions, enhancing the overall meaning of the play.
(ANNIE insists, and HELEN gets rid of ANNIE’S hand by jabbing it with the needle. ANNIE gasps and moves to grip HELEN’S wrist; but KATE intervenes with a proffered sweet, and HELEN drops the card, crams the sweet into her mouth, and scrambles up to search her mother’s hands for more.)
How do these stage directions add meaning to the play?
The stage directions explain the characters’ facial expressions.
The stage directions illustrate the appearance of the room.
The stage directions describe how characters react to Helen.
The stage directions reveal Annie’s manner of speaking.
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