The Art of Choreographed Fights in Scripts

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What is the historical origin of choreographed fights as entertainment?

European court duels

Roman gladiatorial battles

Tribal dances (correct)

Japanese Kenjutsu

What eventually lead to the outlawing of duels in European courts?

Injuries and deaths resulting from duels (correct)

Invention of sport fencing

Roman gladiatorial battles

Tribal dances

Which type of weapons were eventually used for sport competition in the evolution of Japanese Kenjutsu?

Captives and slaves

Bunted weapons

Wooden and bamboo training swords (correct)

Live animals

In what form did combat as entertainment have its most gruesome incarnations?

Roman gladiatorial battles Signup and view all the answers

What was used to practice the skills of combat more safely in the evolution of European court duels?

Sport fencing Signup and view all the answers

Where can the roots of choreographed fights as entertainment be traced back to?

Tribal dances thousands of years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of choreographed fights in medieval mystery or 'miracle' plays?

To horrify or scandalize the viewers Signup and view all the answers

In which era were choreographed fights more formally integrated into theatre purely for entertainment?

Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the unskilled duel in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night?

It serves as a moment of comedy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Tachiwamari in Japanese Kabuki?

To showcase the performer's skill at perfecting dance-like movements Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Kabuki actors' training from Western stage actors?

Kabuki actors train extensively in the proper form of movement and stance Signup and view all the answers

What do small moments of violence, like Lord Capulet striking Juliet, signify?

They inform relationships and reactions of characters Signup and view all the answers

In which era were Greek plays known for speaking about violence that all happened 'off stage'?

Ancient Greek Signup and view all the answers

'Commedia Dell’Arte' works are known for:

Exaggerated caricatures and early film appearances Signup and view all the answers

'Mie' in Japanese Kabuki refers to:

Dramatic poses performed during fighting scenes Signup and view all the answers

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