Theater Introduction and Theories Exploration
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Which theorist proposed the Ritualism Theory of theater?

  • Marshall McLuhan (correct)
  • Mircea Eliade
  • Herodotus
  • Bronislaw Malinowski
  • In the context of theater, who emphasized the teaching aspect through drama in the quote provided?

  • Aeschylus
  • Aristotle
  • Percy Bysshe Shelley (correct)
  • John Cage
  • What distinguishes the Narrow Definition of Theater from the Rituals vs. Theater theories?

  • Their focus on myths
  • Their understanding of the purpose of theater (correct)
  • The time period they were proposed in
  • Their exploration of rituals in ancient cultures
  • Who can be associated with the idea of 'Ritualist = Worship > Rituals > Myth > Performance'?

    <p>James Frazer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory emphasized the role of ritual elements in theater performances?

    <p>Ritualism Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emphasized the teaching aspect through drama in theater?

    <p>Percy Bysshe Shelley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Greek playwright is associated with the Satyr Theory of theater?

    <p>Aeschylus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the Functionalism Theory in relation to theater?

    <p>Bronislaw Malinowski</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of theater, who is known for the Ritualism Theory which emphasizes worship and performance?

    <p>James Frazer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who raised questions about whether everything could be considered a type of theater?

    <p>John Cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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