Question

Which experimental dramatic piece by Samuel Beckett consists of only a mouth, speaking rapidly in a stream of consciousness?

• A. Rockaby
• B. Not I
• C. Come and Go
• D. Ohio Impromptu

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Not I

Not I is a monodrama that features only a brightly lit mouth, known as 'Mouth,' which delivers a torrent of words, and a silent, hooded figure called 'Auditor.' The play explores themes of trauma, identity, and the limitations of language. The rapid, fragmented speech and the disembodied nature of Mouth create a disorienting and intense theatrical experience.