Page 4: Evelyn's Behavior

This page examines specific instances of Evelyn's behavior that reveal her character traits and motivations.

Key behaviors:

• Overstepping boundaries in the museum, showcasing her confidence and defiance
• Filming intimate moments with Adam, indicating her openness and dominance
• Engaging in heated discussions about art, demonstrating her strong opinions and ignorance of others' views
• Subtly controlling and shaping Adam's appearance and behavior
• Manipulating Adam for her art project, revealing her willingness to exploit others for her goals

Highlight: Evelyn's behavior consistently shows her as a dominant, manipulative, and art-focused individual who is willing to push boundaries for her own purposes.

Page 3: Direct and Indirect Character Description

This page delves into Evelyn's character traits through both direct and indirect descriptions.

Direct descriptions:

• Evelyn describes herself as curious and straightforward
• She is deeply committed to art, stating "There is only art" and that art must be created "whatever the cost"

Indirect descriptions:

• Confident and assertive, as shown by her willingness to overstep boundaries
• Opinionated and uncompromising in discussions about art
• Direct in her communication, offering unsolicited advice on Adam's appearance
• Knowledgeable about art history
• Determined and unapologetic about her actions

Example: Evelyn's confidence is demonstrated when she refuses to step back over the line in the museum, despite being asked to do so.

Quote: "I'm not sorry. I mean, not for what I've done (...)" - This quote illustrates Evelyn's lack of remorse and determination.

Page 6: Evelyn's Character Development

This page contrasts Evelyn's character at the beginning and end of the play, highlighting how the audience's perception of her changes.

At the beginning:

• Manipulative, dominant, and straightforward
• Confident and obsessed with art
• Appears to have genuine feelings for Adam

At the end:

• Revealed to be toxic, narcissistic, and selfish
• Heartless, cold, and ignorant of others' feelings
• Uses Adam solely for her art project without genuine care

Highlight: The scene "an auditorium" is pivotal in changing the audience's perception of Evelyn, revealing her true intentions and the extent of her manipulation.

Page 2: Background Information on Evelyn

This page provides background information about Evelyn, revealing details she shares with Adam during their relationship and after her thesis presentation.

During their relationship, Evelyn claims:

• She is a 25-year-old M.F.A. art student specializing in applied theory and criticism
• She's from Illinois, near Chicago, and has Jewish heritage on her mother's side
• She had a nose job at 16 and used to cut herself as a teenager for attention

After the presentation, Evelyn reveals:

• Adam was her "installation thingie" for her thesis project
• She is actually 22 years old and a Pisces, not a Gemini
• She fabricated many details about her life, including her self-harm history

Highlight: The discrepancies between Evelyn's initial claims and later revelations underscore her manipulative nature and raise questions about the authenticity of her character.

Definition: M.F.A. stands for Master of Fine Arts, an advanced degree program for artists and designers.