THEA 3700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Four Causes, Structural Level
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Race, gender, culture, politics, societal norms, biographical information about the playwright. Purpose: the why of the play/ intent, some primary intents are . Elements: artistic tools a writer uses. Can be : linear (in a line, chronological order, non-linear (not in chronological order, skips between different times) Text doesn"t come to life until everything is performed. Succinct and basic truth that we take away from the play. How and why the universe is ordered the way that it is. Includes the influence of : social mores (values, scientific understanding/discovery, religion. Philosophical level reflection of the author"s attitude to the nature of reality. Structural level dramatic action, progress of conflict and resolution depicted as a series of events and exchanges. We are the experts with our own interpretations b) Some things are left out, some are put in. Plays have a limited time frame and usually cover an unusual, but specific, event.
