Showing posts with label British Drama Dec 2021. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British Drama Dec 2021. Show all posts

What is Faustus’ greatest sin ? [British Drama]

In Christopher Marlowe's play "Doctor Faustus," the character of Faustus is portrayed as committing the greatest sin of pride ...
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What is soliloquy ? Give example of two important soliloquies are in Hamlet ? [British Drama]

A soliloquy is a dramatic device in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, revealing their innermost feelings and motives to the aud...
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What will be Hermia’s fate if she refuses to marry Demetrius? [British Drama]

In Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Hermia is told by her father that she must marry Demetrius or face the ...
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Who introduced ‘comedy of humours’ into English literary tradition and in which play ? [British Drama]

Ben Jonson is credited with introducing the "comedy of humours" into the English literary tradition. The term "comedy of humo...
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What is dark comedy? Can the Playboy of the Western World be called a dark comedy? [British Drama]

Dark comedy is a genre of comedy that explores serious or taboo subjects in a humorous way, often through the use of irony, satire, or black...
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Which Greek myth Shaw’s play Pygmalion is based on and who does Eliza stand for?[British Drama]

George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" is based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. In the myth, Pygmalion was a sculp...
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Which historical incident forms the base of The Murder in the Cathedral and when was this verse drama first performed? [British Drama]

The historical incident that forms the base of T.S. Eliot's verse drama "The Murder in the Cathedral" is the assassination of ...
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What is the significance of the Latin phrase Memoria praeteritorum bonorum used by Vladimir in Waiting for Godot ? [British Drama]

The Latin phrase "Memoria praeteritorum bonorum," which translates to "Memory of past good things," is used by Vladimir ...
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Morality play [British Drama]

A morality play is a type of play that was popular in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. These plays are characterized by their use ...
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Romantic comedy [British Drama]

Romantic comedy is a genre of play or film that focuses on the comic aspects of romantic relationships and love. These works often depict th...
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Comedy of humours [British Drama]

The Comedy of Humours is a form of theater that originated in England during the Renaissance period, characterized by its focus on the portr...
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Character of Horatio in Hamlet [British Drama]

Horatio is a character in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." Horatio is a scholar and a close friend of the protagonist, Ham...
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Absurd play [British Drama]

An absurd play is a theatrical genre that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by a rejection of traditional narrative and dramati...
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Character of Estragon in Waiting for Godot. [British Drama]

Estragon is a central character in Samuel Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot." He is one of two tramps waiting by a tree for th...
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What is Aristotelian concept of tragedy? How does Shakespeare’s concept of tragedy differ from Aristotle’s? [British Drama]

The Aristotelian concept of tragedy is based on Aristotle's Poetics, a treatise on the nature of tragedy and the principles of dramatic ...
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Attempt a critical of the split personality of Doctor Faustus. [British Drama]

Doctor Faustus, the protagonist of Christopher Marlowe's play "Doctor Faustus," is a complex character who is torn between his...
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Write a note on social realism as portrayed in Ben Jonson’s The Alchemist [British Drama]

"The Alchemist" by Ben Jonson is considered one of the earliest examples of social realism in English literature. The play portray...
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Appreciate Waiting for Godot as an Avant-grade play.[British Drama]

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett is considered a landmark play in the avant-garde genre. The play is a prime example of the ...
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What is the Mechanicals’ play about? What significance has the play-within-the-play in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ? [British Drama]

In Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the Mechanicals are a group of working-class laborers who are tasked with pe...
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Critically comment on the significance of the fourth temptation in The Murder in the Cathedral

The fourth temptation in T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral" is a crucial moment in the play and symbolizes Thomas Becket...
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