Drama is a literary composition involving conflict, action crisis and atmosphere designed to be acted by players on a stage before an audience. This definition may be applied to motion picture drama as well as to the traditional stage.
Apply these questions to a recent movie you have seen or a radio or television drama,
CONFLICT
1. What did the leading character want?
2. What stood in his way? (People - environment- personality, etc,)
3. What was the high point of tension or the crisis? (This is where the leading character must make a crucial decision that will effect the outcome of the play.)
CHARACTER ANALYSIS
1. Are the characters true to life or are they types or caricatures?
2. How is the character revealed?
3. What is the driving force of each leading character?
4. If a character changes, are the causes convincing and true to life?
SETTING
1. Are the sets appropriate?
2. Are they attractive?
3. Are they authentic?
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