文档介绍：Types of drama
Two major categories
Realistic drama
Modern drama
The origin of western drama
Origin
Western drama grow out of early religious ceremonial. It has three origins :
Greek tragedy
edy
Medieval drama
Drama is grouped into two major categories:
Tragedy edy
dies
Tragedy
By tragedy, we generally mean a play that portrays a conflict between human beings and some superior, overwhelming force.
The fourth century, BC, the philosopher Aristotle, pointed out that a tragedy dramatically “ imitated” an “ action of high importance.”
Aristotle further explained that tragedy should have a catharsis or purging effect. When we are faced with the protagonist’s misfortune, we are likely to passionate. At the same time, we may experience fear, because the protagonist’s failure is a frightening reminder of our own vulnerabilities.
right and wrong
justice and injustice
life and death
Most classic Greek tragedies(and those of Shakespear) deal with serious, universal themes such as :
The protagonist of most classical tragedies is a tragic hero. This hero
is noble and in many ways admirable
pride
rebelliousness
jealousy
has a tragic flaw, a personal failing that leads to a tragic end
莎士比亚的代表作有四大悲剧:
《哈姆雷特》(英:Hamlet)
《奥赛罗》(英:Othello)
《李尔王》(英:King Lear)
《麦克白》(英:Mac Beth)
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最早的悲剧作家包括“戏剧之父”忒斯庇斯、最先在戏剧中引入面具的科里洛斯等。但这一时期成就最高的悲剧作家则是埃斯库罗斯、和索福克勒斯、欧里庇得斯三人。
古希腊悲剧之父——埃斯库罗斯
古希腊悲剧之父——埃斯库罗斯
古希腊悲剧之父——埃斯库罗斯