By repeating the line “Hast thou a friend more dear than Belvidera?” and creating an awkward moment where Jaffeir does not promptly answer, the audience is better able to recognize that while Jaffeir is physically in Belvidera’s presence his mind and possibly his heart are with Pierre (5. 1. 83). This gap in the dialogue is then quickly followed by Jaffeir’s stuttering and fast speech. This change in speed indicates his attempt to snap back to the present conversation with Belvidera to assure her and himself their love is above all else. Through these small changes in the performance of the dialogue and the addition of an intentional pause before Jaffeir answers Belvidera the audience is able to both hear and better visualize the conflict as it continues to plague
By repeating the line “Hast thou a friend more dear than Belvidera?” and creating an awkward moment where Jaffeir does not promptly answer, the audience is better able to recognize that while Jaffeir is physically in Belvidera’s presence his mind and possibly his heart are with Pierre (5. 1. 83). This gap in the dialogue is then quickly followed by Jaffeir’s stuttering and fast speech. This change in speed indicates his attempt to snap back to the present conversation with Belvidera to assure her and himself their love is above all else. Through these small changes in the performance of the dialogue and the addition of an intentional pause before Jaffeir answers Belvidera the audience is able to both hear and better visualize the conflict as it continues to plague