Lesson 2: Types of Drama

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What is the main mode of fictional representation in drama?

  • Dialogue (correct)
  • Performance
  • Poetry
  • Prose

Who is known as the writer of a play for theater, television, radio, and film?

  • Biographer
  • Novelist
  • Poet
  • Dramatist (correct)

Who formulated the concept of tragedy, which is dominated by a sorrowful mood and ends unhappily?

  • Aristotle (correct)
  • Socrates
  • William Shakespeare
  • Anton Checkov

Which characteristic is often present among the protagonists in a tragic story?

<p>Tragic flaw (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the greatest writer of the English language and the world's greatest dramatist?

<p>William Shakespeare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as one of the greatest writers in the world and a significant contributing figure to modernism in theater?

<p>Anton Checkov (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as a major spokesman for the Aesthetic movement focused on the idea of 'art for art's sake'?

<p>Oscar Wilde (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as one of the greatest writers of tragedy plays in ancient Greece?

<p>Sophocles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for revolutionizing comedic drama and worked as a literary critic and a British socialist?

<p>George Bernard Shaw (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a forerunner in institutionalizing 'legitimate theater' and established the Arena Theater Playwriting Contest?

<p>Severino Montano (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for staging productions for the Ateneo Experimental Theater and reviving traditional Filipino drama by re-staging old theater forms like the sarswela?

<p>Antonio De. Mabesa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Lion of the Theater and formed Tanghalang Repertory, a theater group devoted solely to the produc?

<p>Antonio De. Mabesa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with plays like 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' and 'Requiescat'?

<p>Oscar Wilde (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is best known for his works such as 'Now and Forever' and 'Milagros'?

<p>Antonio De. Mabesa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is well-known for some of his most famous works such as 'Heroic Tragedy'?

<p>Severino Montano (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The playwright who left a considerable amount of work reviving traditional Filipino drama by re-staging old theater forms like the sarswela was?

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Study Notes

Fictional Representation in Drama

  • The primary mode of fictional representation in drama is through dialogue and performance, showcasing characters' emotions and conflicts.

Playwrights and Their Contributions

  • A writer of plays for theater, television, radio, and film is known as a playwright.
  • The concept of tragedy, characterized by a sorrowful mood and an unhappy ending, was formulated by Aristotle.
  • Protagonists in tragic stories often possess a tragic flaw or hamartia that leads to their downfall.

Notable Figures in Drama

  • William Shakespeare is celebrated as the greatest writer of the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.
  • Anton Chekhov is recognized as one of the greatest writers and a significant figure in modernism in theater.
  • Oscar Wilde is known as a major spokesman for the Aesthetic movement, emphasizing 'art for art's sake.'
  • Aeschylus is revered as one of the greatest writers of tragedy plays in ancient Greece.

Influential Dramatic Innovators

  • George Bernard Shaw revolutionized comedic drama and was also a literary critic and British socialist.
  • The institutionalization of 'legitimate theater' can be attributed to figures like John Galsworthy and the establishment of the Arena Theater Playwriting Contest.

Contributions to Filipino Theater

  • In Filipino drama, Rolando Tinio is recognized for staging productions at the Ateneo Experimental Theater and reviving traditional forms like the sarswela.
  • Aleksandar P. H. Sanz is known as the Lion of the Theater and founded Tanghalang Repertory, a theater group dedicated to productions in this genre.

Recognized Works and Authors

  • Oscar Wilde is associated with plays including 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' and 'Requiescat.'
  • Jose Garcia Villa is best known for his works such as 'Now and Forever' and 'Milagros.'
  • The term 'Heroic Tragedy' relates to works by various playwrights who contributed to this dramatic genre.
  • Rolando Tinio's legacy includes significant contributions to reviving traditional Filipino drama through re-staging forms like the sarswela.

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