Discussion question Influence of Tragedy in Contemporary Drama
Discussion question Influence of Tragedy in Contemporary Drama
Reflect: In addition to staged productions, some of drama’s contemporary forms include television and film. Think of a film or television episode you know well and that you could analyze using the terms you learned in the textbook. Remember that the film or episode may not necessarily come from our current genre of “drama,” as the literary term drama refers to all contemporary forms of scripted theatrical production. Do NOT choose a work that would be called a ‘comedy,’ as you will be exploring comedy in your Comedy and Conflict discussion this week. It might help you to think of a plot that has a protagonist similar to those you have read about in your textbook |
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Write:
Part 1—Answer the following questions and directives about the film or episode you chose:
Part 2—Consider how applying your knowledge of literary tradition and elements caused you to look at this contemporary dramatic work in a new way. Respond to the following questions:
Your writing for Parts One and Two should be a combined total of at least 200 words. |