Episode 5, The Queen’s Gambit

By Tom Hickmore

GambitIn which I revealhow this exemplary show articulates point-of-view. There’s a misguided tendency in L&D to equate literal point-of-view with the creation of empathy. Point-of-view in drama doesn’t work like that and here’s why.

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