The fight for suffrage drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother. . . .
Characters
NARRATOR
REBECCA, 17 years old
MAMA, her mother
BEFORE RISE: NARRATOR enters, addresses audience.
NARRATOR: Did you know that women in the United States weren’t allowed to vote until 1920? That’s when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, extending voting rights to all women. If you do your math, you’ll find that women couldn’t vote for nearly 150 years after our nation was created out of the Revolutionary War. . .talk about injustice!
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Question
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In 3–5 sentences, explain how the playwright uses one or more dramatic elements to convey meaning. Use textual evidence to support your explanation.
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The playwright uses the dramatic element of a narrator to provide historical context and background information to the audience. By having the narrator address the audience directly, it creates a sense of engagement and helps to set the stage for the story that is about to unfold. Additionally, the mention of the fight for suffrage and the injustice of women not being allowed to vote for nearly 150 years highlights the central theme of the play and serves to convey the importance and significance of the issue at hand.
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