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Introductory CHARACTER STUDY
Hally in “MASTER HAROLD”… and the Boys
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Character introduction
• Before Hally’s entrance: “While Willy sings, Sam launches into the quickstep” (11)
• Light-hearted scenario setup to create a positive mood before the entrance of Hally
• Hally’s entrance: “Bravo! No question about it. First place goes to Mr. Sam Semela” (11)
• The entrance for Hally build on the light-hearted mood showing a happy side of Hally as contrasted to Hally at the end of the play.
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Hally’s First Lines“Bravo! No question about it. First place
goes to Mr. Sam Semela” (pg. 11)• Hally comes off as extremely
confident but understanding at the same time.
• Treats Sam and Willie as his equals despite their lower social statuses.
• Caring, tries to understand his friends’ passion for ballroom dancing.
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Hally’s Appearance And Behavior Through Stage Direction
• Confident and knows what he wants.
• Large reactions.• Not afraid to express what he
thinks, sometimes sarcastic.
“speaks with total conviction” (pg. 21)
“with conviction” (pg. 14)
“mirthlessly” (pg. 19)
“interrupting”
“conspiratorial whisper” (pg. 12)
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Hally’s Appearance And Behavior Through Stage Direction
• Acts extremely thoughtful and intellectual most of the time, as if he is above Sam and Willie.
• However, still makes mistakes.
“mispronounces” (pg. 18)
“after thought” (pg. 18)“correcting him without looking up”
(pg. 19)
“intellectually outraged” (pg. 22) “intrigued” (pg. 26)
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Hally’s Appearance And Behavior Through Stage Direction
• Takes out anger at his father onto Willie and Sam.
• Mood shifts as he receives news about his father.
“a world-weary sigh” (pg. 18)
“stopped short by Sam’s remark” (pg. 13)
“mirthlessly” (pg. 19)
“doesn’t respond” (pg. 13)
“his mood has changed” (pg. 13)
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Hally’s Appearance And Behavior Through Stage Direction
• Acts cheerful at times, probably to cover his true emotions about his father.
“cheerfully” (pg. 11)
“strutting around proudly” (pg. 26)
“after a delighted laugh” (pg. 26)
“delighted” (pg. 26)
“they laugh together” (pg. 27)“another good laugh” (pg. 27)
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Hally’s Appearance And Behavior Through Stage Direction
“Hally deposits his school case and takes off his raincoat. His clothes are a little neglected and untidy: black blazer with a school badge, grey flannel
trousers in need of ironing, khaki shirt and tie, black shoes” (pg. 12)
• Lack of care, probably because his mother is too busy taking care of his father.
• He should present nicely because he has two servants to clean up for him, but still looks messy.
• To a certain degree, he is neglected.
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Language & tone
To Sam (& Willie)
• Respect- (acknowledgment)
- Companionship- “I almost wish we were still in that little room” (p35)
• Pride in Teaching -(pedantic tone) “Tolstoy may have educated his peasants, but I’ve educated you.” (p26)
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Language & tone
To Father
• Love -(pretense)
“Welcome home chum!” (p53)
• Hatred & Shame -(mockery)
“…but one and a pair of crutches! Hell no, Sam. That’s guaranteed to turn that dance floor into a shambles.” (p56)
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Interests & opinions• Atheist
“Don’t Let’s get started on religion.” (p24)
• Precocious
“I am not interested in girls.” (p29)
• Thoughtful
“Don’t confuse historical significance with greatness.” (p21)
• Assertive & arbitrary
“…meaning mentally retarded. You can’t exactly say it challenges the intellect.” (p43)
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Hidden Information Through other characters
• Master & Servants “SAM and WILLIE work away as unobtrusively as possible.” (p55)
• The Real “Teaching” “Then don’t complain.” (p38)