Blood Wedding #8

Journal #8: How does the set change between acts and what effect does the set have on the atmosphere? 

The set changes from a vineyard, farmland setting to a very nice house in act two and then to the forest for part of act 3. In the beginning the atmosphere is quite lively although since it is mainly in closed rooms on the farmland the atmosphere could also be fairly intense because everything is happening so quickly and rapidly in the small spaces. When the setting changes from the houses to the courtyard (?) of the Bride's nice home the atmosphere seems way more relaxed and friendly for awhile, due to the upcoming wedding. Even though the atmosphere is relaxed there's still a threatening anticipation due to the speed and intensity of Leonardo compared to the other guests. The setting of the forest in the third act is very ominous. Forests are usually set up to be like that, especially since this is realism, not romanticism. The forest makes it ominous because death is there and there is talk of death, and ultimately death in the forest. This sets the rest of the atmosphere for the play as being ominous or mournful.