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Popular - Why and when?

Absurd elements Illogical Dream like No real truth or explanation You’re no clearer at the end of the play than you were at the start

Which play?

Farce elements Embarrassing situations Slapstick comedy Fast paced / energetic Chance [ bad luck ] and human error [mistakes]

Tragedy elements The hero has to die The hero’s death restores order [things are put back to right]

Naturalism elements Just like real life Believable – Characters Plotlines

To make you act like real life MAGIC IF- Imagine how you would think or feel IF you were in that person’s shoes EMOTION MEMORY- Using your own memories to understand how the character feels

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