Topic 11 - Conversational structure and character (Session A) > Analysing Drama > Task A

Analysing Drama - Preliminary Matters

Task A - Text and performance

The first thing to notice is that we are going to analyse dramatic texts in this part of the course. But most plays are written to be performed and so most drama critics have argued that it is performances which should be analysed, not texts.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of analysing (a) dramatic texts and (b) dramatic performances?
After you have discussed this issue with your partner, compare your views with ours.

Our answer

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