genres Flashcards
(3 cards)
what are the key genres in streetcar
classic drama
expressionism
realism
southern gothic
naturalism
morality play
melodrama
elaborate on the genre ‘classical drama’
climax resolved the main conflict of the story and is the moment the mc fails or reaches their goal
catharsis- process of relieving strong or repressed emotions (music is catharsis for the characters)
play is structured:
exposition- introduces background and characters
rising action
climax
falling action
denouement- final act, normally after a failing action, most dramatic
elaborate on the genre ‘realism’
taboo embedded themes of social class tensions, female sexuality, male domination, homosexuality, immigration
reveals social issues like corruption and self centeredness
reveals the truth of everyday life for individuals
shows humanities tendencies to have an egotistical nature and how authority figures are constantly ignored
constant battle of illusion and reality
escapism
cruelty of life and shows impact of reality
