Scene 1:
Who am I?
Huldeygarde, but I go by Huldey, I am the younger sister in the family around the age of 25-35. I am lonely and desperate for attention. I see myself as a tragic heroine in a gothic romance, admired, the centre of attention and experiences the growth and triumph of a heroine however in reality, I am neglected, petty and slowly declines into madness as a character. My story is tragic however I do not become a heroine, my loneliness breaks me.
Where am I?
I live in a crumbling estate on the English Moors. It is large and very isolated. The home is very dark and empty where every room looks the same. My house is completely surrounded by the Moors which are vast and barren however I find beauty in it. I am currently in the Parlour
When is it?
It is between the 1840’s and 60’s and exists outside of normal perception of time. I explain that time passes differently on the moors. Despite this being the norm for me and having grown up this way my whole life, this adds to my psychological decline. I use a very confusing way of keeping time in my diary (the day changes when I have a new thought) which detaches me more and more from reality. Furthermore, every day is practically the same, I have nothing to do and nowhere to go so I am used to the repetitive structure meaning I can’t progress or move forward as a person, I am trapped.
It is the moment a new governess arrives, whose arrival I have been so excited for, it has been one of the only major developments in my life.
What do I want? (Objective)
To make the Governess my new best friend. To have her see my worth
Why do I want it?
I am incredibly lonely and desperate for someone to like me and see me potential to be a star. I need someone to treat me the way I deserve
What am I doing to get it? (Action)
I am to try and talk to her as much as possible, be helpful, ask her lots of questions and try and make her feel bad for me.
What stands in my way? (Obstacles)
She is way too interested in Agatha and the whereabouts of the master. Agatha also intimidates me into compliance and submission, meaning I can’t talk to emilie as much as I’d like
Stakes
If she doesn’t like me I will be even more lonely, everything will be about Agatha and it will be so much harder for me to become famous.
Scene 2:
Where am I?
In Emilie’s bedroom, she believes it looks like the parlour but I have no idea what she’s talking about.
When is it?
Shortly after Emilie’s arrival, she hasn’t had any time to herself yet. I don’t care.
What do I want? (Objective)
To form a connection with Emilie and share my diary with her
Why do I want it?
To finally have a friend that I have wanted for so long. If she reads my diary then she will like me.
What am I doing to get it?
Explaining how interesting and intense my diary is. Boasting about how amazing the moors are and being very pushy that she will like it, making her not want to leave. I will also try to get her to start her own diary.
What stands in my way? (Obstacles)
I don’t have much social awareness and Emilie thinks I am too full on, I have come on too strong. She is also too concerned with the Master.
Stakes
If I am rejected then I will have no hope left of being liked or famous.
Scene 4:
Where am I?
In the second sitting room. Emilie still thinks this is the parlour but I don’t understand.
When is it?
A short while after dinner, still not long enough for Emilie to be fully settled. I have been looking forward to another opportunity to talk to her all dinner.
What do I want? (Objective)
To resist from being rejected by emilie
Why do I want it?
She is seeming more enchanted by Agatha which means I am losing her.333
What am I doing to get it? (Action)
Listening intently, making herself emotionally small, expressing deprivation to elicit sympathy.
What stands in my way? (Obstacles)
Emilie’s uncertainty and Huldey’s inability to regulate her emotional need.
What has happened before?
Huldey has lacked nurturing experiences and positive attention.
Stakes
This may be Huldey’s only chance to feel cared for; rejection would be devastating.
Magic If
If I had never been nurtured, I would experience this moment as overwhelming and life-defining.
