Bertolt Brecht is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century. He was born in Bavaria in the year 1898.He brought a great transformation in the traditional literary and theatrical form, through his ‘epic theatre’. He attempted to bring a revolutionary change...
Traditionally, drama has been an outlet for the extraordinary; only fairly recently with more modernist plays have the focus been shifted onto more ordinary lives. Greek tragedy follows the fall of a noble protagonist; by comparison, domestic tragedy as in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons...
In Aeschylus’s Oresteia, the Chorus of Agamemnon and Cassandra share several common traits. The chorus, a large group made up of miscellaneous elders, would, as individuals, all function as secondary characters. Cumulatively these individuals create one main character that offers supplementary information and commentary to...
In modern times the word pirate has a glorified image due to Disney and a negative connotation but piracy has not always been looked down upon. Piracy is defined as “attacking ships at sea without legal permission to do so”(Lecture 8/21). Piracy has affected nearly...
Julius Caesar is filled with instances of foreshadowing, where subtle hints and clues are dropped throughout the text that suggest the events to come. Foreshadowing is a literary device used to create tension, build suspense, and deepen the audience’s engagement with the story. In this...
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a timeless play that has captivated audiences for centuries. One of the key elements that contributes to the enduring appeal of the play is the effective use of dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the...