Attempt a character analysis of Rita Joe to show how her life represents the general apathy of urban White society towards Native Indian Canadians-who are now referred to as the First People
No curtain is used during the play. At the opening, intermission and conclusion of the play, the curtain remains up. The onus for isolating scenes from the past &d present in RJTA JOE’S life falls on highlight lighting.
Backstage, there is a mountain cyclorama. In front of the cyclorama there is a darker maze curtain to suggest gloom and confusion, and a cityscape.
The Magistrate swears by the law but cannot see Rita’s obvious misery. All the accusers are biased and totally one-sided.
