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;...

Review of "Heathers: The Musical" On March 9, 2018, I had an opportunity to go to John Anthony Theatre and watch “Heathers: The Musical” authored and composed by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe and directed by Robin Armstrong. The decor was simple: three blocks and a poster announcing the most anticipated...

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...

The dramatic structure in a movie The dramatic structure in a movie assists the director to connect with the audience for a more comfortable understanding. In the beginning, the exposition offers the audience a background of the film for a more straightforward understanding. The explanation ensures the theme is clear to...

In literature, the definitions of drama, theatre, and performance In literature, the definitions of drama, theatre, and performance are correlated. However, from a theatrical perspective, each of the three terms has its own concrete definition. Although the terms are related in one way or the other, scholars have been trying to...

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...

Shakespeare and the Tragedy of Othello Shakespeare emphasized the drama of a hero and a strong lady in The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice. Due to their flaws and character characteristics, Othello and Desdemona experience tragedy. Othello is portrayed as a domestic tragedy with a number of universal elements,...

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...