3 Unities
What are the 3 unities?
time, place, and action
Plays were almost exclusively structured in five acts. Which Neoclassical characteristic does this represent?
5-act structure
What is the renaissance era about?
humanism
What are performances were not scripted word-for-word?
Improv
What are the 3 main character types?
Masters, Servants, and Lovers
The plot should focus on one main plotline with minimal subplots. Which unity is this?
action
Strict separation between tragedy and comedy. Which Neoclassical characteristic does this represent?
genre purity
Neoclassical plays are plays that draw inspiration from what?
the Greek and Roman principles
What are the same stereotypical characters that appeared in different stories, instantly recognizable by their masks, costumes, and personalities called?
stock characters
Romantic and stupid type
Which character are they in?
The Lovers
Action should occur within 24 hours. Which unity is this?
Time
Which genre focused on noble characters/high stakes? Which genre focused on focusing on lower classes/daily life?
tragedy/ comedy
Who got rid of the chorus, moved toward realism, and wrote tragedies with happy endings?
Italians
What are shows that rely on slapstick humor, acrobatics, and rehearsed comedic business known as lazzi?
Physical Comedy
The Captain: Spanish Military Type
The Pantalone: Miserly Merchant Type
The Doctor: Academic Doctor type
Which character type are they in?
The Masters
The setting should be limited to one location. Which unity is this?
Place
The goal was to both entertain and educate the audience in morality and logic. Which Neoclassical characteristic does this represent?
Moral Purpose
What does Commedia Dell’Arte mean?
Art of Comedy
Professional companies traveled from town to town are called?
Troupes
The Harlequin: Acrobatic type
Pulcinello: Less Defined type
Brighella: 18th century type
Which character type are they?
Servants
Rules developed to ensure accuracy and realism, which Neoclassical characteristic does this represent?
the 3 unities
Characters had to behave appropriately to their class and rank, aiming for "truthful" representation. Which Neoclassical characteristic does this represent?
Decorum and Authenticity
John Heminges and Henry Condell, published some of Shakespeare's plays to honor him, what was the volume called?
Shakespeare's First Folio
What is a Lazzo?
A gag
Another word for Servant is what?
Zanni