Jeffrey S******
Basic Object Exercise #9
History
THE SUMMARY (Review pp.82-85)
1. WHO AM I?
Doctor Faustus, Doctor Faustus, Christopher Marlow
2. WHAT TIME IS IT?
16th Century
3. WHERE AM I?
Poor region of Europe
4. WHAT SURROUNDS ME?
In my room, there is a bed off to the corner in the left. In front of my bed, there is a desk with a chair.
5. WHAT ARE THE CIRCUMSTANCES?
I arrive from a visit to the library with a book that has false facts. I read it and I am amazed at how wrong the theory of the book is. I step out onto my balcony and look outside. I know the world isn’t flat. I yell “THE WORLD ISN”T FLAT!!” I continue to read my book then stop to prepare my bed. I unbutton half of my buttons on my shirt to sleep comfortably on my bed and go to sleep.
6. WHAT ARE MY RELATIONSHIPS?
In town, I am moderately known for my high success in academia. I am fairly liked by the people in town, yet many people envy my success and tell people not to listen to me.
7. WHAT DO I WANT?
Immediate Objective: I want everyone to know that the world isn’t flat.
Main Objective: Reach the highest respect
8. WHAT IS IN MY WAY?
It is night time and everyone is asleep this time of day.
9. WHAT DO I DO TO GET WHAT I WANT?
I step out onto my balcony and inform the town
THE SUBSTANCE (Review Object Exercises: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
Step 1 – I am returning from a visit to the library.
Step 2 – I stop in front of my door to remove my shoes
Step 3 – I am engaged in one of the pages that say the world is flat.
TIME:
It is the 16th century, year 1564. It is 11:57 PM. The night is very calm and pleasant. It also has a very nice breeze.
PLACE:
It is set in Havering, the east end and poorer region of Europe. The town has a nearby lake. It is where everyone from town goes to do their laundry every Sunday. There is a nearby church that plays music every Wednesday evening and Sunday mornings. The music is usually what reminds the town when to do laundry and what day it is.
Conditioning Forces:
· Outside, it is dark with only the moon to provide the light.
· My feet are wet because of the rain.
· When I step out onto the balcony, there is a pleasant breeze.
SURROUNDINGS:
In my room, there is a bed off to the corner in the left. It is neatly prepared. In front of my bed, there is a desk with a chair. This is where I do most of my readings. On the desk there is a candle. This candle has been used. It serves as a light source for when I am reading late at night and the moons’ luminous light isn’t enough for me to read comfortably.
Fourth Wall OR Fourth Side –
Primary Fourth Wall: Half of my fourth wall is a small balcony wide enough to fit only one person.
Secondary Fourth Wall: The wall is made of concrete and has outstanding texture. I sometimes find myself staring at the wall when deeply thinking.
GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
Past-
I visited the library and picked up a book that I was terrifically interested in. I sat down and started reading it. I cannot believe the content inside the book. I quickly withdraw the book from the library and head home so I can read the book with more rigor. The night is beautiful so I sit down a nearby bench and read the book. I sit there for hours then head back home.
Inner Objects: Ideas start to boil in my head. I see this as a great opportunity to share my theory with the world.
Present-
I arrive from a visit to the library with a book that has false facts. I read it and I am amazed at how wrong the theory of the book is. I open my window and look outside. I know the world isn’t flat. While looking outside from my window I yell “THE WORLD ISN”T FLAT!!”
Outer Objects: I have the book with false facts with me in my room. I also have a candle that I will be using to help me read in the dark.
Future- I am now very interested in preaching my fellow neighbors about my theory.
Inner Objects:
RELATIONSHIPS:
In town, I am known for my colossal achievement in academia. I am frequently asked for opinions and world facts and I lecture theories to my fellow neighbors.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
I want to be the elite in academia! I want to rise and gain the respect and power a man with knowledge deserves.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES:
I want to teach my neighbors the truth of the world’s form.
OBSTACLES:
It is late at night and I cannot go out and teach them the truth.
ACTIONS:
I step out onto my balcony and look outside. The balcony makes me feel very powerful. I yell “THE WORLD ISN”T FLAT! IT IS ROUND!! I hold up the book and let everyone know that it contains false facts.
Endowments: I will be endowing wet feet. The dark and the breeze out on the balcony.
CLOTHING:
I will be wearing a white collared shirt with dark pants.