This is why Boal states that it is vital for the actor to rationalize the act. He or she must understand what are the underlying factors producing the emotion. Us actors must understand that a fundamental aspect of theater is the conflict associated with the interaction between characters. There must be a will and a counter will. The will is what the character wishes to achieve. Their will must have an objective and a subjective taste. For example, one protesting to get a law enacted is the objective side. By adding an emotional reason behind it, it can become subjective. The counter will must always be present and be an obstacle in the way of the character’s will. For example, our activist’s counter-will is the power and influence that money has on the
This is why Boal states that it is vital for the actor to rationalize the act. He or she must understand what are the underlying factors producing the emotion. Us actors must understand that a fundamental aspect of theater is the conflict associated with the interaction between characters. There must be a will and a counter will. The will is what the character wishes to achieve. Their will must have an objective and a subjective taste. For example, one protesting to get a law enacted is the objective side. By adding an emotional reason behind it, it can become subjective. The counter will must always be present and be an obstacle in the way of the character’s will. For example, our activist’s counter-will is the power and influence that money has on the