Research we have spilt each topic between us. I will be doing denial

What we are wanting to create is cladio and trying to create another world to show what is going on in his head. We have a wide scale of what we can do because, no one really understands what goes on inside your brain when you are dealing with mental health. We can really play to this and have a mess around of what we can do with this character.


With in our group, we have done the 5 stages of grief . So what we did was give each person a subject to research so we all know how the character will be feeling . Also we can support the actor playing Cladio because we will all have a understanding of what the character should be acting like.


I will quickly go into the 5 stages if grief because, this is a very important subject in our play. We are wanting to create each room as a stage of grief and try and do physical movement as well. We can make this simple or we can make it big. The purpose of our play is to make sure we keep the audience hooked trying to think what is going on and they are apart of the piece. We don't want to make it obvious of what is happening.

5 sates of grief :

1.  Denial and IsolationThe first reaction to learning of terminal illness or death of a cherished loved one is to deny the reality of the situation. It is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions. It is a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain.

2. Anger
As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family. Anger may be directed at our dying or deceased loved one. Rationally, we know the person is not to be blamed. Emotionally, however, we may resent the person for causing us pain or for leaving us. We feel guilty for being angry, and this makes us more angry.



3.Bargaining
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control–

• If only we had sought medical attention sooner…
• If only we got a second opinion from another doctor…
• If only we had tried to be a better person toward them…

Secretly, we may make a deal with God or our higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. This is a weaker line of defence to protect us from the painful reality.

4. Depression

Two types of depression are associated with mourning. The first one is a reaction to practical implications relating to the loss. Sadness and regret predominate this type of depression. We worry about the costs and burial. We worry that, in our grief, we have spent less time with others that depend on us. This phase may be eased by simple clarification and reassurance. We may need a bit of helpful cooperation and a few kind words. The second type of depression is more subtle and, in a sense, perhaps more private. It is our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. Sometimes all we really need is a hug.

5. Acceptance

Reaching this stage of mourning is a gift not afforded to everyone. Death may be sudden and unexpected or we may never see beyond our anger or denial. It is not necessarily a mark of bravery to resist the inevitable and to deny ourselves the opportunity to make our peace. This phase is marked by withdrawal and calm. This is not a period of happiness and must be distinguished from depression.

Loved ones that are terminally ill or aging appear to go through a final period of withdrawal. This is by no means a suggestion that they are aware of their own impending death or such, only that physical decline may be sufficient to produce a similar response. Their behavior implies that it is natural to reach a stage at which social interaction is limited. The dignity and grace shown by our dying loved ones may well be their last gift to us.
Coping with loss is a ultimately a deeply personal and singular experience — nobody can help you go through it more easily or understand all the emotions that you’re going through. But others can be there for you and help comfort you through this process. The best thing you can do is to allow yourself to feel the grief as it comes over you. Resisting it only will prolong the natural process of healing.
 


 The 5 stages of grief are very important to our piece because,  it gives us a real understanding of how we can create our show based around this. And how we can relate each hotel room can be one of the 5 stages of grief. We want it to start and then build up and build showing that he has hit the 5 stage but in a different way. Not only researching but also, this information has been really interesting to find out.