Sid

Sid Craven, the clown

What is the physical routine in this scene? Sid often imitates people around him. But what is the one specific "performed" routine in this scene? What does the performance reveal about the character? As Sid often likes to imitate people, and what they say, I believe that he uses this imitation to hide his own identity. Another example of this would be that Sid always wears his make-up and as Sylvie mentions that she never sees him without it. That could be symbolising a 'mask' a way of hiding his own identity. Onto some good ideas here - follow them through - come to some conclusions What was Sylvie's reaction to the routine as the performance takes place? She was in fear of Sid, but at times even got annoyed at him. Give some examples and concentrate on the singular moment.

How does this scene position the audience to view the character in a particular way? In this scene subtle things such as him mentioning that he spies on one of his neighbours (Veronica) and that he 'plays' with Ruby and her doll, gives the audience some idea that he is a creep (perhaps even paedophile), but this idea is also shaped due to his physical routine, as he acts so childish it makes people assume that he could be a threat. Also according to the imitation of the interview with the police he had about Ruby's abduction indicates an act of paedophilia.

Maja and Amy. You are on the right track - but you need to elaborate and give examples