A PROJECT REPORT ON
Theatrical Script of a Short story
Entitled
' Counterparts '
-James Joyce
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BONA FIDE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this project report entitled THEATRICAL SCRIPT OF JAMES JOYCE'S SHORT STORY COUNTERPATS by ------- ROLL NO -----CLASS -XII ; REGISTRATION NO . ------ submitted during the academic year 2023-24 is a bonafide record of work , done under my supervision .
Signature of the Project Guide with date
Name : -------------
Designation:-----------
Department:--------------
School:-------------
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Acknowledgement
This project has given me the opportunity for learning and self development through group activities . I consider myself lucky to work under ------------whose motivating words and monitoring , care have paved the path of our knowledge and made us to work together , our gratitude to him .
Last but not the least , I am grateful to all of my friends and family members who helped me to complete the project .
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Signature of the Student
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Contents
Introduction
Methods and Techniques
Outcome of the Project
Conclusion
References
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INTRODUCTION
Film world is totally a very competitive field One can have an idea of the best movie all the time but if the script is not formatted correctly , it will not be even read There are a few steps to write the script of a film or a theatre.The Script is the outline of all the elements like audio visual enamour and dialogue which are required to tell a story through the medium of film or television.
A short story is not so effective as a theatre or film . I have chosen ' Counterparts ' written by James Joyce which is a script of a theatre . It is completely a fundamental work which develops some good qualities like creativity , power of intelligence and originality among the students . It can be performed gorgeously . Dialogues are written in a simple way to memorise easily .This will help to develop the language as well as stage direction and using of props .
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METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
On the first day , we Chose the prose piece ' Counterparts ' written by James Joyce . We planned that a rich theatrical script can be made to develop from this prose piece .
On the second day , we explored the behavioral types of each of the characters .
On the third day , we were divided into groups and the story was divided into different parts .
Fourth Day We started writing dialogues . Our teacher sketched the necessary improvisations and modifications .
Fifth day, On the fourth day , we Developed a draft script as per the instructions that were given by our teacher .
Sixth Day, Roles were distributed through tests . Short listed students were asked to read out their script roles .
Seventh Day , The copy of the final script was distributed to each student . Rehearsal of the drama started . Some students were given off - stage duties like playing music . preparing the stage , arranging props etc. Our teacher was unanimously selected the director to conduct the rehearsal .
On the eighth day, the drama was performed in our school auditorium.
On the ninth day, the project report was submitted for evaluation.
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OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT
The dramatization is done from ' counterparts ( Dubliners ) by James Joyce . The rough or first draft of the script is modified during the reharsal and performance . The main script is given below :
Characters : [ Minor ]
Miss Parker:-A typist of the office .
Mr. Shelly :- The chief clerk of the office .
Mr. Crosboie:-The other partner of the law farm.
' Crosbie and Alleyne ' where Farrington worked .
Pat : A waiter at O'Neill's shop .
Miss Delacour :-A client at the law farm .
Ada:- Farrington's wife .
Charlie and Tom : Farrington's children .
Characters : [ Major ]
Mr. Farrington :-The protagonist of the play who is insulted a number of times by his boss Mr. Alleyne .
Mr. Alleyne : -Mr. Farrington's boss who insults him for not finishing his work in time .
Scene - 1
Place : At the office ' Crosbie and Alleyne "
Mr. Alleyne [ From backstage ) Send Farrington here !
Miss Parker Mr Farrington ! Mr. Farrington ! Mr. Alleyne wants you upstairs .
Mr. Farrington ( Mutters ] Blast him ! Finally , be knocks on the door of his boss Mr. Al leyne on the first floor .
Mr. Farrington : [ in a low voice May I ...
Mr. Alleyne : Come in ! ( without losing a moment he starte shouting ) Farrington ? What is the meaning of this ? Why do I always have to complain against you ? May I ask why you hav en't made a copy of the contract between Bodley and Kirwan ?
Mr. Farrington:- But Mr. Shelly said, sir .....
Mr. Alleyne:- Shelly said , Sir ... kindly listen to what I and not what Mr. Shelly says , Sir ! we have always some excuse or another for shirking work . Let me tell you if the contract is not copied before this evening I'll lay the matter before Mr Crosbie . Do hear me now ?
Farrington:-Yes sir .
Mr. Alleyne:- Do you hear me now ? ... Ay , and another matter ! I might as well be talking to the wall as talking to you . Understand once and for all that you get half an hour for lunch and not an hour and a half . How many dishes do you want ? Do you mind leaving now ?
Mr. Farrington : Yes , sir .
Mr. Alleyne : Eh ? Are you going to stand there all day ? Upon my word , Farrington , you take things easy !
Mr. Farrington : Sir , actually I was waiting to see .
Mr. Alleyne : Very good , you needn't wait to see .
Scene II
Mr. Farrington:- Pat , give me a drink like a good fellow . And , oh , caraway seeds please ! ( Farrington drinks ) It's almost an hour since I left office .
( Having paid his bill , Farrington goes back to his office . )
Scene III
Mr. Shelly:- Mr. Alleyne has been calling for you . Where have you been ?
Farrington ( Sighs ):- I know that game . Five times in a day is a little bit too much . Well , you better look sharp and get a copy of our correspondence in the Delacour case for Mr. Alleyne ..
( Farrington goes upstairs to Mr. Alleyn's room where he finds Mr. Delacour talking intimately with Mr. Alleyne . He keeps the copy of contract on Mr. Allevne's table and bows humbly but nobody carvis to notice his bow . )
Mr. Alleyne : ( Tapping a finger ) That's all right , you can go .
( Farrington comes down to his table and starts writing . When the clock strikes five . he finds he still has fourteen pages left . He shivers . )
Mr. Farrington : ( looking at the pages he has copied ) Blast me ! Blast me ! Mistakes again ! I've written Bernard Bernard in stead of Bernard Bodley and have to start again on a clean sheet . Damn it !
( Suddenly Farrington finds Mr. Alleyne and Miss Delacour standing in front of him ) ( Humbly ) : Yes , Sir ....
Mr. Alleyne :- Oh shut up Farrington ! Again ... again it's you who stand respon sible for everything ....
Mr. Farrington:- What ... what Sir ? I'm not getting you properly .
Mr. Alleyne:- Don't look callous . Two letters from Miss Delacour's case are missing and I hold you responsilble for everything . Got my point ?
Mr. Farrington : Truely speaking . Sir , I know nothing about those two letters .
Mr. Alleyne : ( mimicking Farrington ) I ... know ... nothing . Tell me , do you take me for a fool ? Do you think I'm a fool ?
Mr. Farrington : ( Defends himself ) I don't . think Sir , that ... that's a fair question to put to me .
Mr. Alleyne:- Again ? Again ? you .... you impertinent ruffian ! I'll make things difficult for you ! Wait till you see !
Scene - IV
( Farrington returns home , goes in through the side door and finds the kitchen empty and the kitchen fire nearly out . )
Farrington ( Shouting ):- Ada ! Ada ! ( A little boy comes running down the stairs . ) Who is that ?
Tom : Me , pa .
Farrington:- Who are you ? Charlie ?
Tom :- No. pa . Tom .
Farmington:- Where's your mom ?
Tum : She's out at the Chapel .
Farrington:- That's nonsense ! Did she think of leaving any dinner for me ?
Tom : Pa , I ...
Farrington:- Light the lamp . What do you mean by having the place in darkness ? Is the other child in bed ?
( He aits down on one of the chairs heavily When the box lights the lamp Farrington bange his fet on the table )
Farrington : What's for my dinner ?
Tom : I'm going to cook it for you , Pa.
Farrington:- ( Jumps up and points to the fire on that fire ! You let the fire out ! By God , I'll teach you to do that again !
I'll teach you a lesson today !
Tom : ( erize bitterly O. Pa ! Pa , lesve me please !
Farrington:- Now , you won't let the fire out the next time ! take that , you little whelp !
Tom : O , Pa ! Don't beat me , Pa ! And I'll .. I'll say a Hail Mary for you .. I'll says Hail Mary for you , Pa , if you don't beat me ... I'll say a Hail Mary ....
[ Curtains ]
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CONCLUSION
On completion of the project , we have learnt the following :
( i ) How to transform a story into a good theatrical script .
( ii ) How to enjoy group activities .
( iii ) How to develop skills in writing dialogues and communication .
( iv ) How to place correct language in the proper context .
( v ) The necessity of body language , gestures in communication .
(Vi ) Others can develop an idea about how to dramatize a story . This script can be used as a model for future students .
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References
1. Zenith Roy& Manas Chattopadhyay, Higher Secondary English Guide,Kolkata,2017.
2. Chakraborty & Chakraborty, Higher Secondary English Digest, Kolkata,2017.
3. Dr. P.C Dhar & P.K Ray, Smart English, Kolkata,2015.
4. W.B.C.H.S.E Text Book.
5. A. S Hornby, Advanced Learner's Dictionary, Eight Edition, 2010.
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James Joyce
Born:- 2 February , 1882.
Died:- 13 january, 1941.
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