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Intro. To Theatre Arts. Dramatic Structure: The Plan by Aristotle and Gustav Freytag. The Plan. Aristotle: Literature has structure Freytag on Tragedy, 1863: 5 elements in separate acts Pyramid outlines flow Minor, modern variations. Freytag: The Beginning. Narration, Dialogue
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Intro. To Theatre Arts Dramatic Structure: The Plan by Aristotle and Gustav Freytag
The Plan • Aristotle: Literature has structure • Freytag on Tragedy, 1863: 5 elements in separate acts • Pyramid outlines flow • Minor, modern variations
Freytag: The Beginning Narration, Dialogue • Classical, Tragedy:Inciting moment/complication • Initial Incident • Introduction/Exposition • Background, plot, theme, setting, characters • “Dusting Maid Exposition” Freytag Model
Freytag: The Beginning Narration, Dialogue • Classical, Tragedy:Inciting moment/complication • Initial Incident • Introduction/Exposition • Background, plot, theme, setting, characters • “Dusting Maid Exposition” Freytag Model
Rising Action • Increase in tension • Uncertainty develops • Protagonist faces conflict • Sometimes: complication Freytag Model
Rising Action • Increase in tension • Uncertainty develops • Protagonist faces conflict • Sometimes: complication Freytag Model
The Crisis • Tradition: Act III • Protagonist’s fortunes worsen • Downfall is irreversible • Moment of greatest tension • Audience fully involved • Other Labels • Climax • Turning Point Freytag Model
The Crisis • Tradition: Act III • Protagonist’s fortunes worsen • Downfall is irreversible • Moment of greatest tension • Audience fully involved • Other Labels • Climax • Turning Point Freytag Model
Falling Action • Hero’s failing fortunes • Final catastrophe begins • Emotional purge • Audience Catharsis (purging of emotions;relieving emotional tensions) Freytag Model
Falling Action • Hero’s failing fortunes • Final catastrophe begins • Emotional purge • Audience Catharsis (purging of emotions;relieving emotional tensions) Freytag Model
Moment of Last Suspense • Catastrophe spirals outward • Hero suffers or dies • Loved/protected may suffer • Labels: • Resolution • Dénouement Freytag Model
Moment of Last Suspense • Catastrophe spirals outward • Hero suffers or dies • Loved/protected may suffer • Labels: • Resolution • Dénouement: Unwinds tension, provides closure Freytag Model
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
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
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
Review TP/C RA FA Original Design: Aristotle Modern: Freytag Model II/E R/D
Intro. To Theatre Arts Dramatic Structure: The Plan by Aristotle and Gustav Freytag