Problem
For the Movie/Play of 1978 Grease answer the following questions.
1) The history/cultural context of the play and movie
a) When/Where was it written and performed? Why did the play stand out during its time?
2) Dramatic aspects and/or acting methods
a) How does the play use symbolism, dialogue, monologue, staging, etc., to set the tone, themes, foreshadowing, etc.?
b) And/Or: How would you describe the acting? How is the acting establishing the tone, themes, foreshadowing, etc.?
3) Two-three quotes and summaries of literary/film criticism of your chosen piece
a) What do professionals (PhDs, renowned film critics, New York Times writers, etc.) have to say about this play? This could be a negative or positive review, a close reading (analysis), an exploration of the play's cultural impact, etc.
4) Finally, why did you choose this play/why do you like this play?