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drama, sources, An introduction to the study of american and english…
drama
fundamental features
interplay between words and gesture
not necessarily written to be read
written to be performed on stage -> multimedial form of presentation
requires script and production of theatre -> personnel and organisation
stage performance changes way of communication -> optical and acoustic dimension
analysed with view to its production potential
"collective nature of production and reception"
performance can never be exactly reproduced
transmission of information and communication
exposition vs. dramatic introduction
exposition: function of informing the reader/audience about the history preceding the action and of introducing them to time and place of the action & the characters
drama introduction: serves to establish a communication channel between the stage and the audience
dialogue
succession of remarks between two or more characters
exchange of thoughts
discussion of a topic
plot an intrigue
central element of drama
functions of dialogue
seem like they are "true to life"
social and communicative needs
literary constructs -> to perform specific roles in the play
central to characterisation
serve as a medium for conflict
depict central themes
monologue & soliloquy
soliloquy: character is alone on stage
monologue: charakter speaks alone, but in the explicit presence of others
information conveyed is characterised by a high degree of subjectivity
special features
communication
extarnal and internal communication (like lyric texts)
several speakers and addressees (different characters)
characters can be addressee and adresser
primary and secondary text
primary text: text that is spoken aloud by the actors
secondary text: stage directions, stage set, gestures and facial expressions of the characters
secondary text contains all parts of a dramatic text that are not part of the dialogue
sources
An introduction to the study of american and english literature
(Vera and Ansgar Nünning)
by Johanna Marzak & Jean-Luc le Riche