Essays on Drama

In what sense could we say / not say that (a) Euripides' "Bacchae" and (b) Williams' "Cat" stand in the Aristotelian tradition of drama? Do you think Aristotle's theory is still relevant today? The Aristotelian tradition of drama Aristotle presents one of the earliest philosophical dissertations on literary theory in his...

Aristotle’s poetic theory was the first philosophical dissertation in the West to center on literary theory, and it is the earliest extant exertion of dramatic theory.  In this theory, Aristotle describes poetry, which in Greek means “making” to explain the domain and context of literary work categories as verse drama;...

Analysis of Drama as a Social Commentary Over the recent years, there has been a wide approval of drama as a critical tool for social commentary. Drama contains elements that mirror the society and life in general thus, apart from entertainment, drama informs and educates. Many playwrights utilize this powerful feature...

Discuss the importance placed on and use of symbolism in Sanskrit, Chinese, and Noh theatre forms. Most of the Asian theater does not rely on realism as they use symbols and images as used in most of the scenes. An example of a symbol is in the use of a...

Normally, performance is thought of as a form of entertainment and art. However, in reality, people have been performing throughout in our social world.  For instance, in the professional situations, individuals have been playing roles and presenting carefully prepared images to other people. They have mastered the art of presenting...

Introduction It's clear that this play is regarded as one of the best of its kind in history based on its impeccably broad classification in genres like romantic comedy and dramatic play. Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" is a 16th-century play that was thought to have been composed between 1596 and...

Reality television shows are presently steadily advancing in the evolution of television content. The switch from reality shows to fiction drama series has made regular television watchers into compulsive voyeurs. Diverse opinions on reality television's impact have been expressed, spanning from support to criticism. In his piece "Reality television: oxymoron,"...

Shakespeare once said, "Everyone in the world is just a player, and all the world is a stage." (Shakespeare,1771) This statement obviously implies that life is just a series of amazing performances put on by people, but it also raises questions about whether the "players" are actually in charge of...

In his British-American movie "The New World," Terrence Malick depicts the establishment of the Virginia colony. Pocahontas seems to be at the center of the two civilizations as Terrence Malick attempts to picture how two civilizations meet and attempt to relate to one another because she is adored by all....

The Taming of the Shrew: Exploring Exchange in Shakespeare's Play The drama "The Taming of the Shrew" embodies various topics from William Shakespeare's social and cultural eras. Shakespeare used a variety of literary methods to convey his desired ideas in the play. Symbolism has primarily been employed to advance the play's...

When an author writes a dramatic composition, he or she does so with the intention of having it performed. Pick two characters from the play and describe them briefly. We are met with two women in the Play the Stronger, one speaking and the other mute. Mrs. X and Miss Y are the...

In the American criminal drama movie American History X Edwards Norton, Ethan Suplee, Fairuz Balk, and Beverly D'Angelo all appear. The film's American debut was on October 30, 1998, under the direction of Tony Kaye (McKenna 12).The movie tells the tale of two brothers who join neo-Nazi organizations as a result of...