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Question 1

What belief system characterizes Modernism?

Answer 1

Grand/master narratives (universal stories explaining reality)

This refers to overarching stories that aim to provide a comprehensive explanation of the world.

Question 2

What belief system characterizes Postmodernism?

Answer 2

Mini-narratives (local, provisional, temporary stories)

These narratives are focused on specific contexts rather than universal truths.

Question 3

How does Postmodernism view truth?

Answer 3

Multiple truths, no absolute or universal truth

Question 4

How does Modernism define meaning?

Answer 4

Unified, coherent worldview

Question 5

How does Postmodernism define meaning?

Answer 5

Fragmented, contingent, contextual meaning

Question 6

What is the attitude of Modernism towards fragmentation?

Answer 6

Serious; fragmentation seen negatively

Question 7

What is the attitude of Postmodernism towards fragmentation?

Answer 7

Playful, celebrates fragmentation and subversion

Question 8

In Modernism, how are judgments typically made?

Answer 8

Binary opposites (good/bad, right/wrong)

Question 9

In Postmodernism, how are judgments characterized?

Answer 9

Multiple meanings, polyphonic (many voices)

Question 10

What world view does Modernism hold?

Answer 10

Linear time progression; hierarchical authority

Question 11

What world view does Postmodernism hold?

Answer 11

Non-linear time; challenges authority; fast-paced, stressful

Question 12

What role does the artist play in Modernism?

Answer 12

Authoritative meaning-maker

Question 13

What role does the artist play in Postmodernism?

Answer 13

Artist loses authority; asks questions, no fixed answers

Question 14

How does the audience’s role differ between Modernism and Postmodernism?

Answer 14

Modernism: Passive, decodes artist’s meaning; Postmodernism: Active co-creators of meaning

Question 15

What is the distinction between high and low art in Modernism?

Answer 15

Blurring begins, but high culture dominant

Question 16

What is the distinction between high and low art in Postmodernism?

Answer 16

No distinction; embraces pop culture and mass media

Question 17

What is the significance of original artworks in Modernism?

Answer 17

Originals are important

Question 18

What is the significance of original artworks in Postmodernism?

Answer 18

No originals; copies as important as originals

Question 19

How does Modernism approach meaning in art?

Answer 19

One interpretation, unpacking meaning

Question 20

How does Postmodernism approach meaning in art?

Answer 20

Multiple interpretations; deconstruction

Question 21

What are the boundaries of art in Modernism?

Answer 21

Clear boundaries between art forms

Question 22

What are the boundaries of art in Postmodernism?

Answer 22

Mixing genres/styles; pastiche; hybridism

Question 23

What is the significance of symbols in Modernism?

Answer 23

Fixed meanings

Question 24

What is the significance of symbols in Postmodernism?

Answer 24

Symbols deconstructed; new meanings in contexts

Question 25

How is structure viewed in Modernism?

Answer 25

Fragmented but coherent within humanist ideologies

Question 26

How is structure viewed in Postmodernism?

Answer 26

Fragmented, non-linear, experimental

Question 27

What does 'Death of the Author' mean in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 27

Meaning is created by director, actors, audience; script is only a starting point.

Question 28

What characterizes the structure and plot in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 28

No single truth or neat ending; non-linear, fragmented narratives with overlapping/conflicting stories.

Question 29

What is intertextuality in the context of Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 29

Mixing, borrowing, and layering different texts, images, and media

Question 30

What is meta-theatre?

Answer 30

Play self-aware; actors may break character; calls attention to the theatrical nature of the play.

Question 31

How do genres and styles manifest in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 31

Genres blur or disappear; embraces chaos, irony, playfulness; mixes 'high' and 'low' culture; anti-genre styles.

Question 32

Describe characters in Postmodern Theatre.

Answer 32

Composite, contradictory, stereotype-based; no linear development; actors may play multiple roles; characters may address the audience.

Question 33

What defines the language used in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 33

Playful, disrupted, inconsistent; mixes styles and registers (colloquial, poetic, archaic).

Question 34

What is the role of the director in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 34

Facilitates creativity rather than controls; mixes art forms and media.

Question 35

What characterizes the emphasis on process in Postmodern Theatre?

Answer 35

Focus on shared meaning-making and improvisation; scripts may be revised live.

Question 36

What is the aim of Post-Modernism?

Answer 36

Challenge Traditional Narratives, Reflect Fragmentation, Encourage Audience Interpretation, Deconstruct Power Structures, Blend High and Low Culture

Question 37

What does Avant-Garde refer to in the context of Post-Modernism?

Answer 37

Describes experimental, innovative, and radical approaches to art.

Question 38

What is a key feature of structure and plot in Post-Modern Theatre?

Answer 38

Fragmented and Non-Linear

Question 39

What are characteristics of characters in Post-Modern Theatre?

Answer 39

Fragmented Identities, Metatheatrical Elements, Abstract or Symbolic, Paradoxical and Contradictory, Multiplicity of Roles

Question 40

What defines stage design in Post-Modern Theatre?

Answer 40

Non-Realistic and Abstract Sets, Flexible and Transformable, Integration of Technology

Question 41

What should a Post-Modern play include?

Answer 41

Fragmented Narratives, Abstract and Symbolic Imagery, Disrupted Reality, Use of Multimedia, Physical Experimentation

Question 42

How should audiences view a Post-Modern play?

Answer 42

Active Participation, Embrace Ambiguity, Question Reality, Interpret Subjectively

Question 43

List the differences between Modernism and Post-Modernism.

Answer 43

* Structure: Fragmented and disjointed vs Linear and cohesive * Truth: Multiple truths vs 1 truth * Characters: Abstract, symbolic, fluid vs Deeply developed * Audience role: Active participation vs Passive participation * Set design: Abstract, symbolic, multimedia vs Realistic * Purpose: Question narration vs Explore human condition

Question 44

What does the term 'Rejection of Absolutes' mean in Post-Modern Theatre?

Answer 44

Embraces ambiguity, diversity, and subjective truths.

Question 45

What is a key theme in Postmodernism?

Answer 45

Power, identity, and cultural narratives.

Question 46

What is Metatheatre?

Answer 46

Making the audience aware that they are watching a play.

Question 47

What are some elements of Postmodernism?

Answer 47

* Fragmentation * Intertextuality * Rejection of Closure * Metatheatre and Self-Reflexivity * Technology and Media Use * Absurdity and Existentialism * Playfulness and Irony * Minimalism or Excess * Audience Participation and Agency * Power and Identity Exploration * Social and Political Critique