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Origin of Drama

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Origin of Drama in English Literature

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  • The origin of the drama is deep-rooted in the religious predispositions of mankind. The ancient Greek and Roman dramas were mostly concerned with religious ceremonials of people.
  • It may be well at this point to sketch the main lines of development, before dealing in greater detail with the early plays that merged gradually into Elizabethan drama.
  • Pausing them to consider the lines of development shown by the drama from Plantagenet times down to the era of Elizabeth, certain distinctive stages can be found, whilst underlying the entire movement is a twofold appeal.
  • The drama appeals to two instincts …

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Origin of English Drama

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Origin of English Drama

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Similar to ancient Greek and Roman drama, English drama also emerged from religious ceremonials. The language of Bible was not comprehensible to the common folk so, the clergymen found out a new method to preach the gospels of the Bible. The stories of the Gospel were explained through the living pictures. The performers acted out the story in a dumb show.

  • In the next stage, the actors spoke as well as acted their parts. Special plays were…

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