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Mr. Frank, the drama teacher in Act II of the play, breaks down crying at the end of his monologue—which is a stage direction that begins this passage. He cries because he’s worried about how he will be remembered by future generations who don't know him.
He feared they may "bore me to death, just as they bore you." Instead, he wants to be remembered as a man who was "brave" and "more than just a teacher." He doesn't want people to remember him as a playwright, because he doesn't think it's an important contribution. Ultimately, Mr. Frank is worried about how the story of his life will be told by future generations.
The stage direction that begins this passage is an example of ________ and ________. Use evidence from the text and your prior knowledge of Mr. Frank’s history to support your answer.
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