Seven Questions

Stanislavsky came up with seven questions that he believed would lead any actor to understand their character(s) in more depth, which would then lead to them gaining new techniques in order to become a 'good actor'.

In order to understand my characters in more depth, I will now answer them in my characters' voices.

(M) - Mutius

(N) - Nurse

1. Who am I?

(M) I am Mutius. I am a fighter. A bloodthirsty fighter. I am one of Titus's remaining sons and I will bring death to Rome.

(N) I am a Nurse. I am the protector of the innocent, responsible for bringing new life to the streets of Rome. I am responsible for bringing Tamora's child into the world therefore I will make sure to obey my Lady's orders and arrange to take him out of it.

2. Where am I?

(M) I am in Rome, returning from 10 years at war. My mind however is not in the same place as I have seen many deaths, I have caused many deaths, and I have looked at death in the face, escaping it's clutches.

(N) I am on my way to Aaron's home with his babe in my arms. This babe will live no longer than the journey it takes for us to reach is home.

3. What time is it?

(M) It is the days of terrifying Rome. The streets are ridden with death and sorrow. It is day time on this day of our return however the skies are filled with clouds of grey and darkness.

(N) It is night time. I have to hide in the shadows so no one can see this black, sorrowful and dismal issue.

4. What do I want?

(M) - I want to kill. I want the war to come back with us to Rome and I want people dead.

(N) - I want the baby dead. I want to please my Lady.

5. Why do I want it?

(M) - Most of my brothers are dead. I am used to seeing the dead. I want revenge.

(N) - The mother wills it so. My Lady wants the baby dead therefore I must please her. A baby of this colour shall not live.

6. How will I get what I want?

(M) - I will kill Tamora's eldest son and continue. Rome will see blood.

(N) - I will get Aaron to bless it with thy daggers point. I will not disobey my orders.

7. What must I overcome to get what I want?

(M) - I must get my father on my side. I must get him to want Tamora's son dead too. Then, I must get everyone involved in the killings.

(N) - Aaron doesn't want his son dead therefore I must convince him. I must get him onboard to kill his first born son.