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In a well-written, -directed, and -acted play, characterization should happen not only through dialogue but also through the translation of stage directions into motivated actions. These can be as large as the relation of characters and props to one another in space and as small as facial expressions. Fugard provides strong characterization through stage directions, giving the director and actors room to interpret but stating clearly the attitudes of the characters. This can be seen in his contrasting descriptions of Thami and Isabel as they prepare to deliver their closing statements in the debate in the first scene. Of Thami, Fugard writes "HE is secure and at ease...His "concluding statement" is outrageous and he knows it and enjoys it" (p.8). This description shows Thami's intelligence, confidence, and sense of humor. Isabel, on the other hand, is out of her comfort zone, and Fugard writes, "SHE takes the audience with direct unflinching eye contact. SHE is determined not to be intimidated" (p.9). Though we learn later that she was surprised and uncomfortable at first in the location's school, she presents a powerful argument while embodying what she says about women's abilities.