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Modernist Drama: Exploring the Innovations of Playwrights Like Ibsen, Chekhov, and Strindberg, Focusing on Psychological Realism and Social Critique.

Modernist Drama: Exploring the Innovations of Playwrights Like Ibsen, Chekhov, and Strindberg, Focusing on Psychological Realism and Social Critique (Lecture Transcript - Professor Thespis, Department of Dramatic Arts) (Professor enters…

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The Well-Made Play in 19th Century Theatre: Examining Its Conventions of Plot, Suspense, and Climactic Resolution.

Welcome, Theatre Geeks! 🎭 A Deep Dive into the Well-Made Play! (Lecture Slides Appear with a flamboyant flourish) Good morning, class! Or afternoon, or evening, depending on when you're tuning…

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The Unities of Time, Place, and Action in Neoclassical Drama and Their Influence on Play Structure.

The Unities: Drama's Strict Parents (and Why We Sometimes Ignore Them) 🎭🕰️📍 (A Lecture on Neoclassical Drama and its Unyielding Rules) Welcome, welcome, my aspiring playwrights, directors, and general theatre…

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The Concept of the Tragic Flaw (Hamartia) in Classical Tragedy and Its Role in the Hero’s Downfall.

Lecture: The Tragic Flaw: How Heroes Trip On Their Own Shoelaces 🎭 (Welcome music fades - think a slightly off-key lyre) Alright, settle down, class! Grab your scrolls, dust off…

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Stage Directions in Plays: Investigating Their Importance for Understanding Character Actions, Setting, and the Overall Vision of the Playwright.

Stage Directions in Plays: Unveiling the Playwright's Grand Design (and Saving Actors from Embarrassment) 🎭 (Welcome, class! Grab your notebooks, imaginary props, and let's dive into the often-overlooked, yet absolutely…

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Soliloquies and Monologues in Drama: Analyzing How Characters Reveal Their Inner Thoughts and Feelings to the Audience.

Soliloquies and Monologues in Drama: Unveiling the Secret Lives of Characters (with a dash of theatrical flair!) 🎭 Welcome, theatre enthusiasts, drama divas, and monologue maniacs! Today, we're diving headfirst…

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The Role of the Chorus in Greek Tragedy: Examining Its Function as a Commentator on the Action and a Voice of Public Opinion.

The Greek Chorus: Not Just a Bunch of Guys in Sandals! A Lecture on Their Role in Tragedy 🎭 (Welcome, weary scholars! Prepare your minds for a deep dive into…

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Comedy as a Dramatic Genre: Investigating Different Types of Comedy, Such as Farce, Satire, and Romantic Comedy, and Their Functions.

Comedy as a Dramatic Genre: A Deep Dive (Hold on to Your Funny Bones!) (Lecture Hall Ambience: Imagine the gentle hum of anticipation, perhaps a stray cough, and the faint…

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Tragedy as a Dramatic Genre: Analyzing the Characteristics of Tragic Heroes, Their Downfalls, and the Cathartic Effect on the Audience.

Tragedy as a Dramatic Genre: A Hilariously Heartbreaking Lecture on Tragic Heroes, Their Downfalls, and the Cathartic Effect on the Audience 🎭😭 Alright, settle down class! Grab your tissues (you’ll…

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Haiku and Other Short Poetic Forms: Examining the Structure and Impact of Concise Poetic Expressions.

Haiku and Other Short Poetic Forms: Examining the Structure and Impact of Concise Poetic Expressions (Lecture - Buckle Up, It's Gonna Be Short & Sweet!) Welcome, word wranglers, poetry pilgrims,…

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