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“In a good play every speech should be as fully flavored as a nut or apple.” quote by John Millington Synge
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“In a good play every speech should be as fully flavored as a nut or apple.”

John Millington Synge

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Source Play: The Well of the Saints, 1905

Every line in a play should be richly flavored, like a nut or apple, to enhance the performance.

In simple terms: Speech should be vivid and flavorful.

Key Takeaway

Craft dialogue with sensory detail.

Themes

theatre writing sensory detail

Mood

creative instructive

Type

dramatic educational

When to use this quote

  • scriptwriting
  • acting workshops
  • directorial notes

Key Concepts

flavorful language character voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sensory language affect audience?
  • When is restraint more effective?
A Different Perspective

Over‑decoration may distract.

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