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Characteristics of Drama
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‘A drama is a piece of writing, which is artistically presented with dialogues. A drama is
attractive, impactful and real as it presents characters along with a natural and credible
aspects. It is very similar to a short story as it also comprises characters, plot, setting as
well as symbolism. However, short story and novel have a demarcation as these are not
performed in front of the audience, whereas a play is meant to be performed on stage. In
short, a drama provides a live setting where the characters are real and demonstrates
the story in a natural way. Moreover, a play carries more influence and mostly, it
motivates the audiences easily. As we all know, things, which are visual have more
trustworthiness and fidelity.
After hearing ‘Drama’, the one thing comes in our mind is a genre of film that contains a
serious information. The older meaning of ‘Drama’ refers the definite type of fiction that
is meant for stage performance. However, the word, ‘Drama’ is derived from a Greek
word which means action. Comedy and tragedy are two traditional generic division of
Drama. However, in a narrow sense, drama is referred as a specific type of play that
dates back to the 19th century. By considering that period, a drama or play was neither
acomedy nor a tragedy. For example, we can take ‘Chekhov's Ivanov’.
However, plays are not written in paragraphs, rather it is structured with dialogues and
itis known as a script.
Drama Characteristics
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Characters: Characters play an important role in the drams whether it is a major or minor
one. A brief description of each character should be included in the drama. For example,
Troy Maxson is the main character of the August Wilson’s ‘Fences’, Other characters like
Troy's wife (Rose) and friend (Jim Bono) are related to the main character.
Plot: Plot comprises exposition, a rising action as well as a falling action, climax and
resolution. After the exposition, the main conflict comes and finally, the resolution that
provides a conclusion.
Symbol: The use of gestures, objects or persons is needed to showcase the inner meaning
that is beyond the literal. The objects establish the meaning. However, to define a symbol, a
particular object can be used in a brief scene that represents the symbolic strength.
Let’s have a look for different types of play
Tragedy: A play, which is written based on a social, religious or personal issue. In tragedy, a
series of actions are developed with a noticeable magnitude of characters. Most importantly,
it is not narrative as it provides actions. In tragedy, the protagonist carries a tragic flaw and
sometimes, the character shows the arrogance or pride and it ends with an unavoidable
downfall.
Comedy:
comedy showcases the sense of rebirth and hence, this type of drama usually ends
with the wedding or expectation of new generation. Here, characters are represented in a
comic and absurd ways.
Melodrama: In melodrama, the problem is occurred by the external forces and sometimes,
the protagonist becomes the victim of the situation. Here, good and bad characters are
distinctly presented,
Tragicomedy: This type of drama portrays the life or situation in a realistic way. Here, the
characters and plot are nonjudgmental and it ends unpredictably. In short, it is a mix of
tragedy and comedy.
Dramatic Convention: It relates to the breaking of illusion of reality.
Monologue: When a character gives a long speech to a silent listener on the stage.
Soliloquy: When an alone character reveals the personal thoughts to the audience.
Aside: When a character secretly makes a remark to the audience and the other characters
cannot listen.
However, the four important factors, including perspective of life, political view, sense of
humor and moral value are used to analyze a drama. On the other hand, some
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imperative aspects of drama are setting, theme, structure, dramatic irony and
characterization.
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