Parzival

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Exposition

Exposition - The part of the play that provides the backround information needed to understand the characters and the action.

Setting - "In the ancient days, when Arthur was king of Britian..." "A cottage in the wilderness of Soltane"  pg.3
 
Characters - Parzival pg.16
                   Queen Herzoloyde/Parzival's mom pg.10
                   Anfortas/Angler King of Wild Mountain  pg.50
                   Condwiramurs   pg.37
                   King Arthur  pg.24
 
Tone/Mood - Sad pg.50
                     Adventurous  pg.27-28
                     Romance  pg.41
 
Point of View - 3rd person  omniscient