Harold Pinter

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What is the Harold Pinter
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What is the "Pinter Pause"?

The "Pinter Pause" refers to Harold Pinter's distinctive use of pauses in his dialogues. These pauses are intentional and add tension, depth, and ambiguity to the interactions between characters. This unique aspect of Pinter's dialogue forces audiences to focus on what is unsaid as much as what is spoken.