Pathway: Significance of Sleep by Melissa Fox

Deep sleep shows up twice in Orlando. The first time, Orlando sleeps for days after Sascha leaves him. The second time, Orlando wakes up after a deep sleep and has transformed into a woman. What is the significance of sleep for Orlando? Does it symbolize rebirth when Orlando has begun a new stage in life?

overhead shot of Orlando asleep in bed, his attendant leans over him and attempts to wake him by coughing

overhead shot of Orlando sitting up

Black and white, typewritten, Paper, Earliest screenplay draft, typewritten- undated

Black and white, typewritten, Paper, Earliest screenplay draft, typewritten- undated