As is stated in the title, I have two questions.
1.) When writing a play that is not a verse-drama, is it appropriate to add line numbers?
2.) If the answer to 1.) is positive, do I just number the text as it is automatically formatted or should I arrange the text in lines (meaningful sentences or part of thereof)
To clarify 2.), imagine this hypothetical monologue by a caracter named Bob:
BOB. It is important to take care
of the patient, to be followed by the
patient, but it will happen at such a
time that there is a lot of work and
pain. For to come to the smallest
detail, no one should practice any
kind of work unless he derives some
benefit from it.
Would A or B be an appropriate line numbering?
A
It is important to take care of 1
the patient, to be followed by 2
the patient, but it will happen 3
at such a time that there is 4
a lot of work and pain. For to 5
come to the smallest detail, 6
no one should practice any kind 7
of work unless he derives some 8
benefit from it. 9
B
BOB. It is important to 1
take care of the patient, 2
to be followed by the patient, 3
but it will happen 4
at such a time 5
that there is 6
a lot of work and pain. 7
For to come 8
to the smallest detail, 9
no one should practice 10
any kind of work 11
unless he derives 12
some benefit from it. 13
