In Class Writing

In order to show the difference between Desiree and the peasants, their costumes would have to be very different. For the peasants, I would dress them in mostly earth-tone colors, such as browns, blacks, and greys. This would show their financial situation, as they would be unable to afford colors. I would have the men wear loose shirts with loose pants (to indicate that they live in a warm climate and move around alot). For Ti Moune, I would have her wear a short, dark, burnt orange color. I would want it to fall to her mid-thigh, have short, shoulder-length sleeves, and be only a little loose. This would help the audience notice that she is stuck in a childlike dress after she physically matures. In addition, I would have the female peasants wear their hair up, whereas with Desiree, I would have her wear her hair down and out of her face with a loose bandana, so that the audience could fully see her face and expressions. Perhaps the most important similarity between Desiree and the other peasants would be their bare feet. That way, the audience can tell even more that they belong in the same social class as opposed to the wealthy citizens who actually wear shoes. In addition, I would have all peasants and Ti Moune not wear jewelry, so that it could be inferred that they can’t afford it.