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2 Intro. To Theatre Arts Dramatic Structure: The Plan by Aristotle
and Gustav Freytag

3 The Plan Aristotle: Literature has structure
Freytag on Tragedy, 1863: 5 elements in separate acts Pyramid outlines flow Minor, modern variations

4 Freytag: The Beginning
Narration, Dialogue Classical, Tragedy: Inciting moment/complication Initial Incident Introduction/Exposition Background, plot, theme, setting, characters “Dusting Maid Exposition” Freytag Model

5 Freytag: The Beginning
Narration, Dialogue Classical, Tragedy: Inciting moment/complication Initial Incident Introduction/Exposition Background, plot, theme, setting, characters “Dusting Maid Exposition” Freytag Model

6 Rising Action Increase in tension Uncertainty develops
Protagonist faces conflict Sometimes: complication Freytag Model

7 Rising Action Increase in tension Uncertainty develops
Protagonist faces conflict Sometimes: complication Freytag Model

8 The Crisis Tradition: Act III Moment of greatest tension
Protagonist’s fortunes worsen Downfall is irreversible Moment of greatest tension Audience fully involved Other Labels Climax Turning Point Freytag Model

9 The Crisis Tradition: Act III Moment of greatest tension
Protagonist’s fortunes worsen Downfall is irreversible Moment of greatest tension Audience fully involved Other Labels Climax Turning Point Freytag Model

10 Falling Action Hero’s failing fortunes Final catastrophe begins
Emotional purge Audience Catharsis (purging of emotions; relieving emotional tensions) Freytag Model

11 Falling Action Hero’s failing fortunes Final catastrophe begins
Emotional purge Audience Catharsis (purging of emotions; relieving emotional tensions) Freytag Model

12 Moment of Last Suspense
Catastrophe spirals outward Hero suffers or dies Loved/protected may suffer Labels: Resolution Dénouement Freytag Model

13 Moment of Last Suspense
Catastrophe spirals outward Hero suffers or dies Loved/protected may suffer Labels: Resolution Dénouement: Unwinds tension, provides closure Freytag Model

14 Moment of Last Suspense
Catastrophe spirals outward Hero suffers or dies Loved/protected may suffer Labels: Resolution Dénouement: Unwinds tension, provides closure (bringing the parts together) Freytag Model

15 Moment of Last Suspense
Catastrophe spirals outward Hero suffers or dies Loved/protected may suffer Labels: Resolution Dénouement: Unwinds tension, provides closure (bringing the parts together) Freytag Model

16 Moment of Last Suspense
Modern variations Suspense/Inconclusive ending Open-ended for sequel* Surprise twist Repeat of opening scene *Used more in film than on stage. Freytag Model

17 Original Design: Aristotle
Review TP/C RA FA Original Design: Aristotle Modern: Freytag Model II/E R/D

18 Intro. To Theatre Arts Dramatic Structure: The Plan by Aristotle
and Gustav Freytag

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