The playwright can provide stage directions indicating specific movements, gestures, or actions that reflect internal conflict. These physical manifestations can hint at the character's inner turmoil.
2. Facial Expressions and Body Language:
Adding detailed descriptions of facial expressions and body language can convey internal conflict without revealing the character's thoughts directly.
3. Character Interactions and Dialogue:
Conflicts often arise through interactions between characters. The playwright can provide subtext or underlying motivations that hint at internal conflict.
4. Monologues or Soliloquies:
These allow characters to express their innermost thoughts and emotions, providing a window into their internal conflicts.
5. Use of Symbolism:
Objects, lighting, or sound effects can be used symbolically to represent internal conflicts. For example, a character may struggle to open a door, symbolizing their difficulty overcoming an internal obstacle.
6. Lighting and Scenic Elements:
Stage directions regarding lighting and scenery can create an atmosphere that reflects a character's internal state.
7. Narration or Voice-Over:
In the case of a play with narration or voice-over, the playwright can use this technique to provide insight into the character's internal conflict.