This is all my costume research across the years of my Theatre Design course.
For second year work select Feb 2010 or Mar 2010 on the drop down menu on the right. These sections relate to costume and fashion from the early 1800s.
For third year work select Oct 2010, Nov 2010 or Dec 2010 on the drop down menu on the right. This archive is for the character Toad of Toad Hall from the Edwardian era.

Sunday, 5 December 2010

Text Analysis

I started my research by reading the play of Toad of Toad Hall by A.A Milne and picking out all the adjectives that describe Mr Toad. I then got their definitions to get a wider look at his character, and the main ones being:

Eccentric,

Unconventional,

Whimsical,

Impulsive,

Rash,

Debonair (meaning Confident, Stylish and Charming.)

Also whilst reading the play I thought that Mr Toad was very misunderstood. Although many of the adjectives I found seem to describe a big headed, pretentious mad little toad I actually chose to ignore them. I see Mr Toad as a sweet older man living on his own that loves nothing better than to share his new purchases and ideas with his friends. In the past this was read as showing off but I think he is genuinely excited to show his friends his new things as he thinks they would really be interested, and he would always be there for a friend in need and make sure they were properly looked after in his home.