THEA 1314 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Subplot, Dramatic Structure
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Foundations of theatre: aristotle, student of plato, wrote poetics, six elements of drama. Aristotle"s six elements of drama (ranked from most to least important) Should explain plot: reflect character, convey theme, rhythm, the "music, refers to sounds of the play, pacing, songs, dance, creates mood, spectacle, the coolness in the 5 c"s of theatre appreciation. Set up - exposition : who, what where. Inciting incident - first conflict setting off action, protagonist pursues goal as a result: rising action - series of complications, climax - highest point in action where protagonist also changes personally, resolution - denouement : the aftermath.
