Drama Today we will be learning about: The

slide1. Drama Today we will be learning about:

The features of a drama text
The meta-language of drama
The context of the play ‘Tally’s Blood’

And we will be able to:

Define dramatic terminology
Create and follow a stage direction
Write a brief summary of the context of ‘Tally’s Blood’<br>
slide2. Group Task

In your pairs list everything you know about drama! What makes drama different from prose? Why do people read plays? 4 Minutes!<br>
slide3. setting props characters Stage directions Lighting Sound effects openings Costume Monologue Dialogue Actors Director DRAMA<br>
slide4. Stage Directions Stage Directions tell an actor what to do or even how to say a line. They are written inside brackets ( ).<br>
slide5. Be a Director! Stage directions play a crucial role in analysing the characters and plot of a play.

ANNA: ( ) Come over here and have a seat HAPPILY ENTHUSIASTICALLY SLOWLY ANGRILY LOVINGLY<br>
slide6. Look at the different covers for the play ‘Tally’s Blood’.
Discuss what you think the play will be about with your partner and write your predictions onto a post it note. Tally’s Blood<br>
slide7. Tally’s Blood, Ann Marie Di Mambro
The Context ITALIAN
IMMIGRATION<br>
slide8. Tally’s Blood, Ann Marie Di Mambro
The Context Home to Italian immigrants since 1890s

People fled famine and poverty

Made a living from the Scottish sweet tooth with ice cream carts and cafes

They later introduced fish and chips and ran restaurants and pizzerias

During WWII the Italian community faced internment and deportation
following Mussolini’s decision to join forces with Hitler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfondNLKI9M<br>
slide9. ‘Tally’s Blood’ – The Title ‘Tally’s Blood"
The unpleasant nickname Scots gave the raspberry sauce that Italian ice-cream-makers put on their produce.

Why choose this title?
Reference to the suffering of the Scots-Italian community during the second world war.<br>
slide10. Tally’s Blood, Ann Marie Di Mambro
The Characters Massimo
Pedreschi Rosinella Pedreschi Luigi Ianelli Lucia Ianelli Franco
Pedreschi Bridget Devlin Hughie Devlin Married Sister-in-law Daughter Siblings Brothers ? ?<br>
slide11. Lucia
Loo-chee-a Luigi
Loo-eej-ay Pedreschi
Paid-rays-key Ianelli
Yan-ell-ee<br>
slide12. Note Taking – For Each Scene Plot Characters & Relationships Themes & Issues What action takes place and how does the storyline develop? How are the characters developed and what do we learn about the relationships between them? What is the overarching theme of the scene and what is the writer trying to convey? Anything Else! We want to be as familiar as possible with this text!<br>
slide13. Themes Prejudice Family War<br>
slide14. Where is the scene set?

What happens in this scene?

Do you notice anything unusual about this scene? ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene One<br>
slide15. Note Taking – Act One Scene One Plot Characters & Relationships Themes & Issues Italy, 1936
Lucia being handed to Rosinella Luigi is grieving
Massimo is protective of Rosinella Family Anything Else! Costume – Black arm band
Sound – Mourning Bell<br>
slide16. Where is the scene set?

What happens in this scene?

How would you describe Lucia? Why?

How does Rosinella react to the news that Lucia may return to Italy? Why?

What does Rosinella think of Scottish people? Why? ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Two<br>
slide17. Plot:
Lucia is spoiled
Rosinella will make personal sacrifices for her
Franco is itching to get away from his father and wants Massimo to help deceive him

Characters and Relationships:
Massimo & Rosinella – deep affection
Great love for Lucia
Lucia – stubborn, petulant, manipulative
Massimo’s father is demanding, Rosinella obliges
Franco jealous of Massimo’s new shop ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Two<br>
slide18. Themes & Issues:
Racial prejudice
Rosinella’s disapproval of Franco & Bridget
Rosinella’s belief that Scottish women make poor mothers, are only interested in a man’s money and have looser morals than Italian women
Family
Bridget’s father exercises control and Bridget doesn't want Franco to
leave his father’s shop for her
War
Growing awareness of the possibility of war
Franco doesn’t share Massimo’s dread ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Two<br>
slide19. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Three Plot
Bridget and Franco are in the early stages of a relationship
Characters & Relationships
Franco & Bridget together
Hughie – uninterested in love
Themes & Issues:
Prejudice
We see the beginnings of a Scottish/Italian relationship – the antithesis to the Rosinella’s prejudice
Family
Bridget keen to get a break from her family
War
Foreshadowing of war ‘There’s going to be a war’ p.22<br>
slide20. What do we learn about the communication style of the family?

Following the foreshadowing of war in the previous scene, how is this developed? ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Four<br>
slide21. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Four Plot
Lucia refuses to speak English, the family try to make her and the result is a volatile argument
Characters & Relationships
Lucia – more petulant than we initially thought; ‘(screams) fuck off!’
Rosinella & Massimo – argue over what is best for Lucia frequently
Themes & Issues:
Prejudice
‘It’s no even our country’ (p.29)
Family
Volatile (slapping one another!)
‘You’re getting to love her too much’ (p.29)
War
Foreshadowing of war and the heartache this could bring ‘ if we go to war, she might be better off over there’ (p. 29)<br>
slide22. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Five Plot
Massimo offers Hughie a job in the store to encourage Lucia to speak English
Franco asks Massimo to cover for him with their dad so that he can see Bridget
Lucia and Hughie catch Franco and Bridget together
Characters & Relationships
B&F– very much in love and trying to hide it from their families
L&H– begin a friendship based on humour and fun
Themes & Issues:
Family
Franco and Massimo lie to their Father
War
Beginning to seem more and more likely that war will happen ‘What are you thinking about all this talk?’ (p. 32)
Suggestion that people want a war, maybe even Franco; ‘We cannie let that wee German bastard throw his weight around.’<br>
slide23. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Six Plot
Adam Devlin dies, Lucia supports Hughie through this

Characters & Relationships
L&H– friendship solidifies with Hughie’s fathers death and they cry together

Themes & Issues:
Family
Death of a father
Hughie stepping into ‘father’ role; ‘I’ve got to be the big brave man’ (p.41)

Anything Else
Use of silence<br>
slide24. TASK In your group create a poster which outlines your first impressions (with supporting quotes and page references) for your assigned character(s). Leave room on the poster for us to add to the character profile as the play unfolds.<br>
slide25. Where is the scene set?

What happens in this scene?

How does Di Mambro develop the theme of prejudice in this scene? ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Seven<br>
slide26. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Seven CRISIS Rosinella Pedreschi Massimo
Pedreschi Juxtaposition
Two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect ? ?<br>
slide27. Plot
War is declared (on radio)
Characters returning from Adam Devlin’s funeral
Massimo concerned with war, Rosinella concerned with Bridget and Franco

Characters & Relationships
Rosinella
Dismayed by the love of Franco & Bridget
Seems unconcerned with the war, but is aware it will pose problems
We see her devotion for Lucia

Themes
Prejudice
Rosinella ‘It’s not our country’, p45

War
‘We’re at war’ , ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Seven<br>
slide28. TASK Select a new character poster to work on with your group. Add as much information as you can and remember to include evidence and a page reference.<br>
slide29. Tally’s Blood Select a member of your group to represent your
character in the hot set. Prepare 4 questions for the other characters.<br>
slide30. Plot
Franco signs up to fight in the war for Britain
Massimo begs him to undo this as he is ‘Italian’
Franco explains he did it to get out of his father’s shop and storms out in a rage at
Massimo’s protests

Characters & Relationships
Franco
Determined to leave, very much considers himself to be British
Massimo
Angry at Franco and very much considers himself Italian

Themes
Family & War
Franco signs up to escape the clutches of his father; ‘To get out of that shop’, P.47
War is causing conflict within the family; ‘No to get my fucking brains blown out in a
fucking war that’s got nothing to do with me’ P.48 ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Eight<br>
slide31. Plot
Franco and Bridget are secure in their relationship and discuss Franco going to war, he
reassures her that; ‘Nothing’s going to happen to me, Bridget. I promise.’, p.49

Characters & Relationships
Franco& Bridget
Very much in love

Themes
Family
We get an insight into how Mrs/ Devlin is coping with the death of her husband; ‘my
mammy still makes up may da’s piece. Every single morning.’ p/50
War
We begin to see the distress war can cause to families/relationships ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Nine<br>
slide32. TASK In your groups choose either scene nine or ten to ‘block’ and perform. You should consider stage positioning, directions and delivery and be prepared to share with the class.<br>
slide33. Plot
Franco leaves to fight in the war in an emotional good bye scene

Characters & Relationships
We see the strong brotherly affection between Franco and Massimo which has survived their dispute over
Franco’s choice to enlist ‘they hold each other in a strong embrace’, p.52

Themes
Family
Despite speaking negatively about his father, his father has provided for him;
‘Aye, my faither’s seen me alright.’, p.51
War
Reality of war and it’s direct impact on family is seen
Children exposed to violence (‘You should watch what you say in front of the wean. P. 53
Prejudice
Massimo begins to consider the implications of Italy coming into the war., Rosinella cannot see this

Anything Else
Cross fade to show contrast between adult /child response to war ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Ten<br>
slide34. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Eleven – Textual Analysis In your own words, explain how di Mambro shows Bridget’s anxiety
and worry. You should make at least 4 points. 4

Looking at the stage directions, explain how di Mambro shows Rosinella’s contempt for Bridget. You need to explain how the stage directions work. 2

In your own words, summarise Rosinella’s argument to Bridget as to
why she should forget Franco. 4

4. With close reference to the text explain Rosinella’s feelings about:
Family
Her nationality 4

Rosinella’s ideas about nationality are an important theme in the play.
With reference to the rest of the play, explain how nationalism is explored. 6<br>
slide35. ‘Tally’s Blood’ Textual Analysis – Marking Scheme 1. Any four from the following:
Repetition of ‘please’ / Her defence of Franco / Her being ‘almost in tears’ / Her repetition of the fact they
loved each other / The fact she says ‘it’s important’ / She says she ‘needs him’
 
2. Any two from the following:
Her initial reaction being ‘not very pleased to see her’ – Rosinella dislikes Bridget because she reminds her of
Franco and what he has done.
She ‘scoffs’ – indicates a lack of concern about Bridget’s worries.
She looks ‘at Bridget directly’ – she is accusing Bridget of being the cause of Franco acting ‘out of character’.
She eyes ‘her up and down’ – suggests contempt.
The final stage direction saying she ‘freezes Bridget out’ – sums up her total disregard for Bridget and whatever concerns she has.
 
3. Any four from the following:
 He is Italian so he will only marry an Italian girl / He was only having a bit of fun / He would never get what
he wanted from an Italian girl / Girls like Bridget get what they deserve / He would only love the girl he
married / He never asked Bridget to marry him.<br>
slide36. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Eleven – Textual Analysis 4a) Family
Italians are close as a family and only marry Italians.
She has worried about Franco because he is family.
Franco belongs at home with his family.
 
4b) Nationality
Franco, as an Italian, should never have gone to fight in a war that had nothing to do with him.
Italian men only play around with girls outside their own culture as they will get what they want from them.
Italians marry Italians.
Italian girls are more strictly brought up than Scottish girls.
 
5. Answers should cover the idea of :
War
Rosinella’s growing nationalism and bitterness.<br>
slide37. List as many possible endings to the
following sentence as you can.

Act one, scene twelve is crucial to the
play because... TASK<br>
slide38. Act one, scene twelve is crucial to the
play because...

It shows how quickly the Pedreschi’s neighbours have turned on them
It shows that Rosinella’s assertions that the war would not affect them were greatly mistaken
It develops the themes of prejudice by showing it in reverse (Prejudice towards Italians)
Bridget trusts Massimo
Shop gets wrecked which jeopardises Pedreschi’s future
Mood becomes darker and more violent
Massimo shows that he is protective of Rosinella and Lucia
Rise in suspicion of Bridget being pregnant because she asks for money/’if only my mum knew’
Hughie and Lucia work together and this may lead to a stronger bond<br>
slide39. Create a monologue for any character in Tally’s Blood.

Stanislavsky’s Questions
Who am I?
What time is it?
Where am I?
What surrounds me?
What are my circumstances?
What are my relationships?
What are my objectives?
What is the obstacle?
What is my actions?

YOUR MONOLOGUE SHOULD SOUND AS AUTHENTIC AS POSSIBLE Task<br>
slide40. Read Massimo’s monologue
(Act 1 Scene 13, pp.76-78)
2. Begin to plan your own monologue by answering Stanislavsky’s 7 questions. Homework<br>
slide41. Get into groups.
Your teacher will assign a scene to your group.
As a group, write a set of fully comprehensive notes for the scene you have been given.
Each group will present their notes to the rest of the class TASK<br>
slide42. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Thirteen Plot
Lucia and Hughie are playing a game – pretending to be teacher and she is making fun of Hughie because he can’t do multiplication
We find out a Navy ship has been torpedoed and Massimo may have been on it
Characters & Relationships
Lucia and Hughie grow closer together
Rosinella, Hughie and Lucia fear for Massimo
Themes & Issues:
War
British ships were torpedoed
Prejudice
Lucia describes prejudice against Italians
Anything Else
We learn that Rosinella cannot read<br>
slide43. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Fourteen Plot
Massimo is taken away to a camp in Edinburgh
Massimo is worried about his father because he hadn’t joined the camp of Italians
Massimo’s dad was selected and was taken away somewhere
A couple of days later, the rest of the camp were taken to Liverpool
Massimo had no idea where he was going or what happened to his father
Characters & Relationships
Massimo cares about his father “and I kept looking for my faither asking everyone if they’d had word about my faither” pg. 78
Themes & Issues:
Prejudice
“They turned an old mill into a camp and were filling it with Italians from all over the place”
Family
Due to the war, families have been separated. They all worry about each other because of this
War
Makes it difficult to know whether people are alive or not which can be upsetting and hard to deal with<br>
slide44. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Fifteen Plot
Hughie and Lucia want to become Blood Brothers
They are supposed to prick their thumbs and mix blood but Lucia backs out
They mix their spit in the ginger instead
Discuss how Massimo may not return home
Characters & Relationships
Hughie and Lucia are so close they want to become family
Themes & Issues:
Family
Hughie and Lucia want to become Blood Brothers
War
Franco hasn’t returned from the war yet and Bridget and Rosinella won’t stop crying<br>
slide45. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Sixteen Plot

Characters & Relationships

Themes & Issues:

Anything Else<br>
slide46. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Seventeen Plot

Characters & Relationships

Themes & Issues:

Anything Else<br>
slide47. Identify 6 key events in Act 1
Write each event onto a post it
On the back of each one write 3 questions about that event Act One – Key Events<br>
slide48. End of Act One Act One – Key Events<br>
slide49. Write a detailed summary of Act 1 which
explains:

The key events
Character development
Theme development

Your summary could also refer to:
Devices used by Di Mambro (e.g. Situational Irony) Act 1 Summary<br>
slide50. Starter Task – Get Started! Discuss Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 with your group

Note down what develops in these scenes in
terms of :

Plot, characters, relationships and themes

Prepare to explain your analysis to the class<br>
slide51. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene One Plot
Massimo and Luigi discussing what happened during the war and the death
of their father

Characters & Relationships

Massimo is sympathetic towards Luigi

Themes & Issues:

The reality of war<br>
slide52. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene Two Plot
Lucia and Hughie are in close relationship
Rosinella is prejudice and determined that Lucia should be with an Italian boy
Hughie asks Lucia to go to a family wedding, Rosinella refuses

Characters & Relationships
Rosinella – more prejudiced, overprotective, controlling, tries to buy her love
Lucia – Still using the crying technique and it’s still working!
Massimo asks Rosinella to come to Italy with him
Rosinella refuses as she won’t leave Lucia , Lucia want to go and meet her
father (‘I wish I was back in Italy’<br>
slide53. Each table has a post it with a scene on it
Discuss this scene with your group and prepare
A short presentation which details the:

Plot, characterisation and theme development

Be prepared to explain these scenes to the class
(everyone in your group should have a role) Group Task<br>
slide54. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene Three Plot
Hughie and Bridget discuss wedding
Hughie gives Bridget money
Bridget is amused and mocks Rosinealla
Hughie want to invite Lucia – Bridget advises against it as Rosinella won’t let
her go
Characters & Relationships
Bridget’s darker side – mocking Rosinella
Hughie defensive about the Pedreshci’s
Bridget protective of Hughie

Themes & Issues:
Family: Bridget protecting Hughie<br>
slide55. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene Five Plot
Hughie gives Lucia a letter (love) and Rosinella is angry that Hughie is talking
to Lucia (prejudice)
Characters & Relationships
Lucia and Hughie are closer
Lucia doesn't realise how much Hughie lives her
Rosinella feels she has authority but begins to realise she might lose her
power
Themes & Issues
Lucia lies to Rosinella about Hughie’s letter
Rosinella trying to control Lucia – can't cope with a mature Lucia
Love & prejudice
Family – reunion and Rosinella panicking about family break<br>
slide56. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene Six Plot
Hughie and Lucia talking and drinking ginger
Hughie won't talk about the letter
Ask Hughie to write to her in Italy
Lucia tells Hughie she is going to Italy

Characters & Relationships
Hughie embarrassed, Lucia intrigued
Rosinella looking for Lucia constantly
Lucia and Hughie closer

Themes & Issues:
Romance between Hughie and Lucia
Friendship<br>
slide57. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act Two, Scene Seven Plot
Lucia leaving for Italy to see her dad (Luigi)
Rosinella trying to distract herself
Massimo trying to convince Rosinella to go to airport –she refuses
Rosinella expresses unconditional love for Lucia

Characters & Relationships
Rosinella upset and trying to distract herself
Massimo distraught
Lucia quiet, Hughie feels terrible

Themes & Issues:
Family splitting
Love – Hughie<br>
slide58. TASK Rosinella
Massimo
Bridget
Luigi
Lucia
Franco
Hughie Write a prediction of how each character’s journey will end in the closing scenes of the play.<br>
slide59. Starter Task Rosinella
Massimo
Bridget
Luigi
Lucia
Franco
Hughie Discuss your predictions with your group.

Are there any commonalities?<br>
slide60. STARTER TASK Rosinella
Massimo
Bridget
Luigi
Lucia
Franco
Hughie In your groups write down (at least) 2 questions that you would like to ask each of the characters.

The questions should help you to understand the character – they are not a test!<br>
slide61. Today we are learning to...

Explore and explain characterisation in ‘Tally’s
Blood’

And we will be able to...

Complete character profile sheets
Create interesting questions to ask characters
Represent a character in ‘the hot seat’<br>
slide62. Act 2, Scene 9

To what extent does Rosinella get what she deserves?<br>
slide63. Rosinella
Massimo
Bridget
Luigi
Lucia
Franco
Hughie Update your assigned character’s poster (if you have Luigi you will have to make a new one).

Each poster must:

Personality
Relationships with others
Aspirations (what do they want?)
Difficulties (what challenges do they face?)
Thematic Links (how do they develop/represent themes?)
Textual references (quotes and scene) TASK<br>
slide64. THEMES PREJUDICE WAR FAMILY LOVE MARRIAGE CHILDREN ROLE OF WOMEN ROLE OF MEN<br>
slide65. Tally’s Blood Each group will take their place on ‘The Hot Seat’.

Br prepared to answer questions as your character.<br>
slide66. Luigi Ianelli – Character Profile Driven by self interest and a desire for possessions
Views Massimo and Rosinella as targets, allowing them to pay for Lucia’s wedding
Uses Lucia (and presumably his wives) as slaves
Very traditional interpretation of the Italian father exercising control over the family
Uses Rosinella to raise Lucia then expects Lucia to run his house
Lazy, greedy sponger
Covets his neighbours land

‘When you’ve finished the clothes, you’ve to come up to the house. Ma wife’s going to teach you to clean a chicken.’<br>
slide67. Lucia Ianelli – Character Profile As a ruthless youngster she is very manipulative
As she matures she finds Rosinella’s ‘love’ stifling
Adopted by her aunt and uncle at the age of 2
Learns about prejudice and racism throughout the play
‘Oh, who’s that lovely wee girl?’<br>
slide68. Massimo Pedreschi – Character Profile No mention of love in marriage – often fight over Lucia – and yet he is a kind, loving man
Naturally the head of the household, but weak when it comes to Lucia
Interned by the British for 4 years during the war and loses his father
Appears to be happy in Scotland and shows compassion and empathy to others
Becomes distanced from Rosinella as she grows bitter
‘I used to feel like I had two countries, now I feel I’ve got nowhere’<br>
slide69. Rosinella Pedreschi – Character Profile Sees marriage as inevitable and desirable
Manipulative, particularly towards Massimo
Devoted to Lucia, particularly because she cannot have her own children
Personifies the theme of prejudice
Puts her family first at all times and is fiercely protective of them all
Becomes cold and bitter towards the end of the play
‘Nobody loves their families like the Italians’<br>
slide70. Hughie Devlin – Character Profile Finds it difficult to express his love as his friendship with Lucia is based on fun
Is afraid that his love will not be reciprocated
Declares his love for Lucia
Very hard working
Copes well with the death of his father

‘I have waited years – years- for Lucia. Blending into the background, knowing my place.’<br>
slide71. Bridget Devlin – Character Profile Oldest of 8 (large, catholic family)
Head of the family financially as her mother cannot cope with the death of her father
Loves Franco sincerely
Has an abortion when Franco is at war
Encourages Hughie to follow his dreams
Spinster
Bravely speaks openly to Rosinella
‘Just a wee Scottish Tart for him to practice on’<br>
slide72. Franco Pedreschi – Character Profile Enjoys his status as a heroic figure
Genuinely loves Bridget and fights against his family’s wishes to be with her
Killed fighting for the British in the war
Hot blooded, Italian male
Defies family pressure
Views himself as British
‘Nothings going to happen to me Bridget, I promise’<br>
slide73. Dramatic Conflict Dramatic conflict is created when a character is
prevented from getting something he or she wants.

A play is centred around the resolution of a
central conflict/conflicts.

The play is over when the conflict is resolved
(denouement).<br>
slide74. Group Task You have 4 minutes to list as many examples of
dramatic conflict in ‘Tally’s Blood’ as you can.

Hint: Make your way through the characters asking what do they want and what is preventing them from getting it?

Be prepared to explain the definition of
dramatic conflict along with examples to the
class.<br>
slide75. Group Task You have 4 minutes to list as many examples of
dramatic conflict in ‘Tally’s Blood’ as you can.

Hint: Make your way through the characters asking what do they want and what is preventing them from getting it?

Be prepared to explain the definition of
dramatic conflict along with examples to the
class.<br>
slide76. Partner Task – Theme :
Explore your assigned theme by creating a
mind map which outlines:
Key events
Important quotes
Explanation and analysis How does this event help to develop the theme? What does each event teach us about theme? Why does the writer include this?<br>
slide77. Nationalism Rosinella is fiercely Italian
Massimo is more aware of the need to become a part of Scottish society
Lucia, as a youngster insists on talking Italian
Franco regards himself as British rather than Italian or Scottish
Rosinella is guilty of racism in her hostility to the Scottish way of life
Although Rosinella’s constant comparison between Scots and Italians adds humour to the play, it also carries the important message about how easily nationalism can drift into racism<br>
slide78. Prejudice Personified by Rosinella
Rosinella is an immigrant prejudiced towards her adopted country (flipped view of prejudice)
Harsh treatment of Italian families by both mob and government
Rosinella believes Italians should only marry ‘their own’ and frowns upon Franco and Bridget
Rosinella feels Scottish women are cheap and dirty (does this stem from jealousy?)
Rosinella can appear to think selfishly in this sense, but may be attempting to protect her family and preserve Italian culture
Attack on the shop – prejudice towards Italians<br>
slide79. War Massimo’s monologue emphasises the horror of war, even for non-combatants
Exposition – threat of war is clear
Massimo interred, Franco killed, Daddy drowned, shop attacked
Willingness of Franco to serve (and die) in the British army
Pointless death of daddy
Luigi’s account of the destruction of Monte Cassimo and the villages round about
War rips through the heart of Rosinella’s family
Reinforces prejudices – Italy and Scotland cut off for years<br>
slide80. Role of Women Rosinella cannot read – uneducated
Rosinella presents herself as a martyr – choosing to buy Lucia clothes over herself
Rosinella is the unofficial head of the house – manipulating decisions and behaviour
Luigi exerts total control over ‘his women’
Do not have equal rights; Bridget is forbidden to go dancing, girls have to get married if they become pregnant, or worse suffer the pain of an abortion rather than live life as an unmarried mother<br>
slide81. Role of men Franco sees himself as the romantic hero (supported by his enlistment in the army)
Hughie is the opposite of a romantic hero – too shy to admit his love, reluctant to climb the ladder
Massimo’s final scene shows him as a romantic hero (with tongue in cheek perhaps)
Massimo is naturally the head of the household, but is can be manipulated by Lucia and Rosinella
Luigi exerts total control over his women – asking Rosinella to raise Lucia then demanding her back to clean and bring in money
‘Daddy’ is a god-like father figure who keeps tight control over his sons<br>
slide82. Rosinella and Massimo Loving, teasing, showing affection in a rough kind of way
Very little mention of love
Often argue, usually over Lucia
Massimo slaps Rosinella
Massimo comes to recognise Rosinella’s selfishness and there is an estrangement between them
Conversion to Hughie's cause brings Massimo back to her<br>
slide83. Love Bridget and Franco
Lucia and Hughie – move very slowly over a period of about 12 years
Rosinella and Massimo – apparent solidity of their love takes a knock when he realises the full extent of her selfishness<br>
slide84. Family Driving force of Rosinella:
Rushes to look after ‘daddy’ as he is head of the household and must be respected
Cannot have children of her own – this upsets her greatly (contrast with Devlin’s family of 8)
Dreads losing Lucia
Overly keen interest in Franco’s relationship<br>
slide85. Franco and… Massimo – strong brotherly affection which survives a bitter fight over enlistment. Franco is a little jealous of Massimo’s break for their father
Bridget – Although Franco enjoys his status as heroic figure, he does seem to be genuinely in love with Bridget, prepared to risk his father’s wrath and boasting about her to Rosinella, in spite of her hositlity to Scottish girls<br>
slide86. Lucia and… Hughie: Begin as childish sparring partners and never quite lose the fun element of their relationship. This makes it hard for Hughie to speak up and change the nature of their friendship

Rosinella: Rosinella is devoted to Lucia, forgetting that she may have to lose her some day. Her lack of children makes Lucia particularly important to her. He spoils Lucia and finds it hard to discipline her. As a youngster Lucia ruthlessly manipulates her aunt. As she gets older, she finds Rosinella’s care for her becoming stifling and she hurts Rosinella with a bitter outburst.<br>
slide87. Scottish Text – Nat 5 Exam Extract from play printed in exam paper
Asked 5 questions related to the extract
Total of 20 marks available
Final question = 8 marks
Questions 1 – 4 will relate to the extract only
Question 5 will require you to make reference to other sections of the play<br>
slide88. ‘Tally’s Blood’Act One, Scene Eleven – Textual Analysis In your own words, explain how di Mambro shows Bridget’s anxiety
and worry. You should make at least 4 points. 4

Looking at the stage directions, explain how di Mambro shows Rosinella’s contempt for Bridget. You need to explain how the stage directions work. 2

In your own words, summarise Rosinella’s argument to Bridget as to
why she should forget Franco. 4

4. With close reference to the text explain Rosinella’s feelings about:
Family
Her nationality 4

Rosinella’s ideas about nationality are an important theme in the play.
With reference to the rest of the play, explain how nationalism is explored. 6<br>
slide89. The 8 mark question Themes:
Prejudice
War
Family (marriage and children)
Love
Role of men and women
Nationalism

Relationships:
Rosinella and ?<br>
slide90. Example Questions This extract shows one moment in Rosinella and Massimo’s relationship. With close reference to this extract and elsewhere in the play, explain how their relationship is portrayed. (8)

Prejudice is an important theme in Tally’s Blood. By referring to this extract and to other important parts of the play, show how the theme is explored in the play. (8)<br>
slide91. Scottish Text – Final Question Worth 8 marks at National 5
Marks are likely to be picked up in 4 pairs of 2
Answers can be extended bullet points or formal continuous prose
You can pick up a maximum of 4 marks by dealing with the extract printed on the exam paper.
The other 4 marks must come by way of reference to the other parts of the play that are not printed in the exam paper<br>
slide92. Example of how to answer… Q. This extract deals with racial stereotypes. With . (8)
Identification of commonality in this extract and at least one other part of the play = 2 marks
Another 2 marks can be picked up from dealing with another aspect of racial stereotypes in the printed extract and commenting on how it is portrayed to the audience. Quote + comment = 2 marks<br>
slide93. The remaining 4 marks are most likely to be picked up in 2 pairs of 2 marks
All examples and references must come from other parts of the play that are not printed.
Relevant reference to technique/idea/feature of another part of the play that deals with Rosinella and Massimo = 1 mark
Appropriate explanation of how this example portrays another element of Massimo and Rosinella’s relationship = 1 mark

You repeat this process 2 times for all 4 marks<br>
slide94. Welcome Back Tally’s Blood Questions
‘Orphans’ Close Reading Practice Homework for 3rd November Final draft of personal reflective folio
piece (word count 600-1000) My advice: Try to read some articles from the comments section
of The Guardian. App is free or access via website.<br>