Medieval Drama by: Majid Hameed. Medieval drama General characterstics Medieval drama General characterstics  flourished in the 15th century; it began.

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Medieval Drama by: Majid Hameed

Medieval drama General characterstics Medieval drama General characterstics  flourished in the 15th century; it began in the church.  Language was Latin  Moved to the church porch.  Moved to the streets.  Plays were performed by wandering troupes of actors.  Different guilds.  Latin was replaced by vernacular.

Liturgical drama refers to the origin of the British drama.

Mystery Plays derived from the scripture; deals with the redemption of man.

Miracle plays are concerned with the lives of the saints.

Morality plays represent the conflict between good and evil. (Allegory)

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