Imaginative Drama Adaptation: Sun Still Sets West - English Year 12

This assignment is a creative adaptation of a poem into a one-act drama titled "Sun Still Sets West." The drama features two characters, Christopher and Nelly, whose dialogue explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the frustrations of women in a patriarchal society. The play mirrors the poem's feminist undertones, portraying Christopher as a self-centered and dominant figure while Nelly represents the struggles faced by women. The adaptation aims to create a similar situation to the poem, successfully highlighting the power dynamics and emotional conflicts between the characters. The assignment includes a statement that analyzes the poem and the adaptation, highlighting the characters' roles and the challenges faced during the creative process. The analysis also reflects on the writing craft, point of view, characterization, and intertextuality in creating the new text. The assignment also includes a reflection on the production process, including the challenges of working with the Pecha Kucha format, technology limitations, and the importance of seeking feedback.