The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "to provide information about how the characters should move or speak onstage." Based on how the stage directions are used in this excerpt from act I, scene I of Richard III, the main purpose of providing stage directions in a drama is to provide information about how the characters should move or speak onstage
<span>Papyrus was used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans in the way we use paper today. It was created with thin strips of the pith of the papyri plant.</span>
In this particular excerpt, what is highlighted is the pivotal moment when hopeless romantic Janie asserts herself. For the longest time she thought Joe would be good for her, and that she was in love with him. In truth, Janie is in love with the idea of being in love. This delusion impeded her realization that Joe is ultimately just a selfish man who cared for no one but himself.