Lines

I got my own copy of the script today and highlighted all my lines and parts where I was mentioned or stage directions. Initially I didn't think there was much at all to be said about me because my character is in this scene and this scene only and doesn't say much, but now I've looked a little further into everything, I've found a few details on George. In the scene that he is in, the officers are discussing whether the play should be put on or not.

Through one of the comments made by Reverend Johnston, I figured that my character is for the female convicts being used as mistresses for officers and with that being morally wrong and exposing the women to rape and abuse, the Reverend isn't happy about it. I might even say that the Reverend doesn't really like George very much, I'm not sure about the other men though. 

However, his next like contrasts with what I was just saying, or with what the reverend is saying, because George talk about how Jesus said female convicts should be treated with compassion and that most of the crimes the women have committed were small and petty. Not that punishable. Whilst making a point, he is cut off by Collins who seems to have heard this point being made many times and Tench goes on to say that a crime is a crime end of. 

George's next line isn't anything particularly important, he is just suggesting a word. The line after is him saying that he is for the play being put on, believing that it will benefit the convicts and goes to prove his earlier point of treating convicts with compassion. His last line is him saying to Ralph that Major Ross is extremely angry with the whole idea of a play being put on and he may come to regret it later. Actions may be taken whether it's a backlash or the cold shoulder. 

From this, I've learnt that my character is somebody who isn't present much, but he is still significant in many ways because he is part of the decision that allowed the plans for the play to be carried forward. I also think that he's quite a kind-hearted guy, though I personally disagree with him making female convicts mistresses but at the same time, it's better than doing hard labour and during those times, it was kind of merciful that they be used for that instead of hard labour. It wasn't nice, but hey.