Famous Melodrama Writers
What famous melodrama 19th century writer specialized in disaster plays?
A.) August Von Kotzebue
B.) René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt
C.) Dion Boucicault
D.) Edward Fitzball
B.) René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt
What is Melodrama?
Type of narrative in which the over-dramatic plot line is designed to play on people’s emotions, sometimes at the expense of character development and sub-text.
Label the stereotype behind Captain America?
Good, Hero
What famous melodrama 19th century writer had over 150 plays?
A.) Edward Fitzball
B.) George L. Aikens
C.) August Von Kotzebue
D.) Dion Boucicault
D.) Dion Boucicault
What is Nautical Melodrama?
A nautical melodrama is a play that takes place over the sea or a body of water.
What is the main thing that all melodrama plays are?
- Dramatic
What famous melodrama 19th century writer had over 200 plays?
A.) George L. Aikens
B.) Edward Fitzball
C.) René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt
D.) August Von Kotzebue
D.) August Von Kotzebue
What is Disaster Melodrama?
Disaster melodramas are plays that have earthquakes, floods, natural disasters, fires, etc.
Label the stereotype behind the Joker?
Evil, Bad
Who is known for having the most popular dramatization of Uncle's Toms Cabin?
A.) Dion Boucicault
B.) Edward Fitzball
C.) George L. Aikens
D.) René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt
C.) George L. Aikens
What is Canine Melodrama?
Canine melodrama is the use of dogs as the main character and where the plot usually revolves around the dog.
Label the stereotype behind Bilbo Baggins?
Good, Hero
What famous melodrama 19th century writer had over 25 years of experience?
A.) Edward Fitzball
B.) August Von Kotzebue
C.) René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt
D.) George L. Aikens
A.) Edward Fitzball
Give an example of a canine melodrama?
- Lassie
Give three examples of characteristics of a 19th century melodrama?
- Super Dramatic
- Romantic
- Supernatural
- Happy Ending
- "Good" and "Evil" Characters