THTR1170 Lecture Notes - Liberation Theology
Document Summary
Parallels to african theatre: attempts to find an identity within a larger culture. Contrasts to african theatre: political, latino theatre depicts the struggle they faced upon coming to the u. s. Religion, politics, and art: cort s and the aztecs, 1519: cort s lands on mexican mainland, 1522: cort s conquered the aztec capital, 1524: cort s brought 12 franciscan friars to control indians" religious instruction. Wanted to christianize the world by emphasizing social justice and activism. Liberation theology franciscan friars: latino theatre clash of social justice and original latino mindset.