realism
what acting method is closely associated with realism?
stanislavski magic "if"
why is it called theatre of cruelty
because it hinges on the audience being uncomfortable, and the viewing experience not being peaceful
-shocking the audience
- confronting fear, and other uncomfortable emotions
how did brecht use alienation
he used it so as to not get the audience emotionally immersed in the story so they can view the story critically
Arthur Miller argued that
common man is more tragic as they have harsher limitations, bigger consequences, and less resources than a noble man in greek tragedy
main difference between committed and uncommitted
uncommitted didnt
What are some elements that make Hedda Gabbler an embodiment of realism and Ibsen's philosophy
- one set throughout
- psychologically complex characters
- critique of social structures and constructs
what are the key elements of theatre of cruelty
- loud sounds and music
- strange movements
-symbolic images
- use of light
key elements of epic that brecht used other than alienation
- episodic structure
- didacticism
-historification
- dialectic
-socially driven characters
spanish culture, folklore, and concepts of love and honor
How did Uncommitted artists view Committed?
they inserted themselves into the discourse and were in turn part of the crimes
What is the difference between romanticism and realism?
romanticism imagines what the world could be like with exaggeration, and unrealistic events at times
realism shows the world for what it is
What was artaud influenced by
- ritualistic theatre
- balinese dancers at the paris colonial exposition of 1931
-dissatisfaction with western theatre
- his own life and hardships
- surrealism
What were different methods for alienation
- actors breaking the fourth wall
- songs interrupting action
- narration
-visible lighting and set changes
Why is the common man considered to be heroic?
he fights against his circumstances
How did Committed Artists view Uncommitted artists?
they did/said nothing and their un-involvement made them part of the crimes
How are humans viewed in Realism as opposed to Naturalism?
realism: humans make their own choices based on their own psychology
naturalism: humans are influenced by their environment, and genetics
Artaud believed theatre should
release deep emotions an instincts almost like an exorcism in a way that theatre becomes overwhelming
how did theatre in Germany change post-war?
instead of telling a story and theatre being a form of entertainment, it became about processing the war, and criticizing social injustice
One can say a difference between spanish tragedy and common man is
spanish tragedies put more emphasis on fate whereas common man emphasizes people's actions
an example of a committed artist is
Brecht
How did Ibsen revolutionize the idea of the "well-made" play
he took the structure typically associated with romanticism and flipped it on its head
- actors are not there to tell a story through dialogue
- the play is not focused on story or dialogue
- TOC feels more like a powerful, ritualistic experience
- physical performance, and visuals are more important than talking
how does brecht compare to artaud?
brecht wanted people to criticize society, artaud wanted to bring out emotions that individual people often surpress
- brecht wanted audiences to think, artaud wanted them to be shocked, and invoke a visceral reaction
how does the role of society change across greek, common man, and spanish tragedy
greek: society is not the main focus
common man: society and social pressures are emphasizes
spanish: society and tradition are central
how does alienation in the article compare to how Brecht used alienation
in the article, alienation is the opposite of committed as alienation is refered to have come out of aestheticism which is art for art's sake