1. Greek and Brechtian Drama
Question Number 1 Greek and Brechtian Drama The physical structure of a stage has a direct and influential impact upon the form and content of the dramas written for it. Ancient Greek drama and twentieth century Brechtian drama have distinctly different stage structures and are consequentially light years apart in the areas of form and content. ... Western drama as we know it today began in ancient Greece and has its roots in ancient ritual. ... Greek drama used this technique to its advantage with elaborate costumes and backdrops. ... Greek dramas featured a vast amount of rising suspense...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate