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How are Priestley's plays usually structured?

  • In a chronological order

  • Around a central character

  • Around a time slip

  • With a twist ending

Answer

Around a time slip, typically featuring characters who experience moments from different time periods simultaneously or travel between different times. Priestley's plays often explore the cyclical nature of history, the consequences of human choices, and the complexities of time and memory. Time can appear compressed, fragmented, or manipulated, allowing for a deep exploration of cause and effect, the interconnectedness of events, and the interplay between the past, present, and future.
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