The "End"

The “End”

The End

Plot Closure and Resolution

• The performance concludes with a dramatic call to action, presenting the audience with the harsh reality of the exploitation of the Scottish Highlands’ resources and its impact on local communities.
• The activists take stage and communicate their intention to fight back against the invaders who have historically exploited their land and continue to do so.
• The audience is compelled to participate, breaking the traditional barrier between the viewers and the performers.

Imagery and Symbolism

• The symbolic return of the stag signifies a potential return to the old ways and the preservation of the Highlands.
• The recurring image of the black, black oil resurfaces, underlining the damage caused by the relentless exploitation of oil in the region.

Dramatic Techniques

• Use of direct address is implemented by the performers, involving the audience in the narrative.
• The performance ends on an ambiguous note, leaving open the possibility of change, highlighting yet again the element of Brechtian Epic Theatre.

Themes

• Exploration of the theme of exploitation and resistance runs deep as the performance closes.
• The final call to action stands as a critique of unfettered capitalism and the greed that drives it.
• The concept of community and identity is also reinforced by the end of the performance.

Language

• The language remains raw and evocative till the very end, providing a vivid picture of the plight of the communities.
• Use of Scots dialect in parts of the dialogue emphasises the authenticity of the narrative and reinforces the regional context of the play.