Drama Essays

1. Tennessee Williams and expressionism The 20th century remains in history as one of the most prolific and expansive centuries, marked by a series of events which influenced the evolution of multiple domains. The continuous development of society, industry and culture was enhanced through the birth of various new technologies …

Arthur Miller uses a number of devices in order to dramatise the conflict between John and Elizabeth. The device that is most apart to the audience is the staging. Miller very effectively uses this to physically show that there is a deep rift running through their relationship, and home. The …

We have moved towards more modernised performances, but this does not necessarily mean ‘the age of the actor has long gone.’ It means audience members now expect more from the performance, rather than just rely on the actor as they did in Elizabethan times. Still in our 21st century, we …

Introduction: It was such a time when only the witches, wolves, and ravishers were awake. Macbeth was holding a dagger in his hand. He softly stole in the room where his guest King Duncan lay. But all of a Sudden it happened. He thought, he saw another dagger in the …

Korean Drama, who don’t know about it? Korean Fever is infecting the world. Korean dramas are very popular with good story, fun, and always make us curious. It could make the people who enjoyed drama infatuated with Korean Drama and can not wait to watch the sequel. Some people even …

Act I Questions: 1. What was the prevalent philosophy of Salem at the time of the incidents described in the play? 2. What were the purposes of the Salem theocracy? 3. According to Miller, what were the psychological reasons for the “witch-hunt”? 4. A dramatist has 3 major tools for …

The film Birdman directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu stresses the importance of cinematography in filmmaking and creates fluid transitions from one scene to the other, making the movie seem like it has been filmed all in one take. He also uses the motion of the camera, whether shaky, fast or …

During the period of 1865 to 1912, American society was being pushed and pulled by a variety of social forces and trends. These forces and trends are reflected in the literature of the period in many ways. They influenced the writings of the major authors, who often commented on them …

Please choose the best answer for the following questions. 1.The theatre may be considered a conservative institution because it conserves or preserves a.a consistent ideology characteristic of political parties. b.the history and conventional way of working as a theatre. c.the political and economic views of the time. d.the moral attitudes …

Patricia Smith’s poem “Undertaker” is a sample of a Dramatic poem. A dramatic poem is a very emotional piece of literature. The Dramatic poem is written to be presented to a live audience. “Undertaker” is also considered a “Slam” poem. Slam poems are Dramatic poems that are read to a …