Modern Drama by Bethsy Resendiz-444001011

Realism

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"Life as it is really lived."
Everyday events and behaviors are portrayed through moments, actions, and conversations.
Ordinary people dealing with ordinary problems.
Reactions to rapid social change.
Sense of alienation and disconnectedness during the 19th and 20th century.

Birth of Modern Drama

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Tennessee Williams

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A Streetcar Named Desire is a modern drama
contains both realism and naturalism
Deals with issues of gender roles

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Naturalism

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Work Cited

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- Kennedy, Bobby. "The Father of Modern Drama." Explore the Art. Writer's Theatre, 12 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Apr. 2017.
- Columbia University. "Early Modern English Drama." Early Modern English Drama | Department of English and Comparative Literature. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2017.
- Boyles, David. "Modern Drama: Definition and Examples." Study.com. Study.com, n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2017.
- "What Is Modern Drama?" Reference. IAC Publishing, n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2017

Modern Drama

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Focuses on sociopolitical aspects
Playwrights were less concerned with fantastical plots, less lush
focused on topics like: poverty, social status, racial tensions, war, etc.

Scenery of Realism

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The proscenium stage was modified.
It was no longer raked.
Real walls, bookcases, doors, and dresses were used.
The 4th wall began to be used.

Symbolism (1880 - 1910)

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Focused on symbolic imagery instead of concrete actions to communicate with the audience.
Goal was to evoke atmosphere and mood rather than to tell a story.
Focused on inner realities that cannot be directly perceived.

Expressionism

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Emerged during WWI.
Reality was distorted in order to communicate inner feelings.
Included exaggerated scenery, bright lights, and piercing sounds.

Epic Theater (1898-1956)

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Developed by Bertolt Brecht.
Plays had complex plots and large casts.
The audience should always remain emotionally detached from the action on stage.

Theater of the Absurd (Late 1950s)

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Futility of human struggle in a senseless world.
No climactic action or episodic plot.
The characters are not realistic.
Language is sparse and characters fail to communicate effectively.

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