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Medieval Drama

Medieval Drama. Medieval Period. 476 Rome falls Europe in darkness for almost 1000 years Most people live horrible lives Some good points Universities and the Church. Christians and the Theatre. Earliest Christians disapproved of theatre If it’s not from God, it’s the Devils

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Medieval Drama

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  1. Medieval Drama

  2. Medieval Period • 476 Rome falls • Europe in darkness for almost 1000 years • Most people live horrible lives • Some good points • Universities and the Church

  3. Christians and the Theatre • Earliest Christians disapproved of theatre • If it’s not from God, it’s the Devils • During Medieval period suppresses theatre • Starts to see a use for it, especially in teaching illiterate masses the bible Since Theatre tended to be over glamourized in the Ancient world, the Church did not approve

  4. Changes in Theatre • Theatres lose government funding • Small nomadic groups • Storytellers, jester, juggler, etc…

  5. Changes in Genre • Liturgical drama • Morality plays • Farces • Masques

  6. Shift in Christianity • Shift from the Glory of Christ to his suffering • Suffering was more relatable to people of Europe • Images of Christ on a cross

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