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III Sem English Literature

Drama

Drama is one of the important genres of Literature. It is made to perform by actors on the stage.


Elements of Drama.


1.Plot

2.Character

3.Dialogue

4.Setting

5.Theme

6.Conflict


1.plot

Plot is the course of a story. it comprises a series of incidents which generally unfolded sometimes by an unexpected means. In Simple terms it is also called story line 

Plot can be simple or complex. It may also be called tragic or comic.

Tragic plot ends in a tragic manner and comic plot ends in a happy manner.


2.Character. 

Character plays an important role in a Drama. Generally, A Novelist or A Dramatist conveys their thoughts or ideas in the drama with the help of the characters.

Basically, there are two types of characters. They are

-Flat Character

-Round character


-Flat Characters:

Flat Characters do not change in the course of action. They don’t have any emotional depth in them.

 

- Round Characters:

Round Characters change in the course of action. They encounter conflict and are changed by it. Round Characters are more developed than flat characters.


3. Dialogue

Dialogues are used by the Characters to communicate among themselves. Based on their communication nature and behavior of the character is understood. 

Characters personality is revealed with to the audience with the help of characters.


4.Setting

Geographical location, Time and Environment are revealed to the audience with the help of Settings. Settings also play an important in drama. 

Particular Scene and particular situation of the drama is understood with the help of settings.

 

5. Theme 

Theme is the central idea of the Drama. It deals with the central topic, subject or message of the narration. 

Sometimes, A Dramatist handles one or more than one theme in the drama. They may cove subjects like Love, Lust and revenge, etc.


6. Conflict

Conflict is the soul of the drama. It deals with the problems, struggles or obstacles faced by the protagonist.

Conflicts are of two types. They are internal conflict and Internal Conflict.

Internal Conflict is the problem or the obstacle faced by the Character in the mind. And external conflicts are the problems or obstacles faced by the characters from outside.


Conflicts can be further subdivided into four parts. They are

-conflict with self (Internal Conflict)

-Conflict with others (External Conflict)

-Conflict with the Environment (External Conflict)

-Conflict with the Supernatural (External Conflict)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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