John: Oh, Mother, Father has been hurt! A log fell on his leg when he was trying to help

Question

the horse get it out of the mud, and he can’t get up. We need your help!
[The children stand up suddenly and run to their mother. They cry in dismay. Mother
closes her eyes, presses her hands against the counter, and takes a deep breath.]
What function do the stage directions most clearly perform in these lines?
a. They reveal a hidden truth.
b. They reassure the audience.
c. They describe the characters’ physical appearance.
d. They reveal characters’ emotions

Answer 1

d. They reveal characters’ emotions