3.3.1 Theater and Drama

• Early French theater drew heavily from Greek and Roman traditions
• During the Middle Ages, theater in France took the form of liturgical dramas and miracle plays
• The 17th century marked the golden age of French theater, with playwrights like Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine, and Molière
• Phases in the historical development of French theater

  1️⃣ Ancient Influences

  2️⃣ Medieval Theater

  3️⃣ The Classical Era

  4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
• The Classical Era in French theater emphasized moral themes and the three unities.
• Jean-Paul Sartre was a key figure in the Romantic movement of French theater.

  False
• Match the period with its major themes and key playwrights:

  Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power; Unknown

  Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons; Unknown

  Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes; Corneille, Racine, Molière

  Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions; Hugo, Musset, Sartre
• One of the key playwrights in French theater is Pierre Corneille
• Match the playwright with their notable work:

  Pierre Corneille ↔️ *Le Cid*

  Jean Racine ↔️ *Phèdre*

  Molière ↔️ *Tartuffe*

  Victor Hugo ↔️ *Hernani*
• Jean-Paul Sartre is considered a key playwright in French theater.
• Order the key phases in the historical development of French theater:

  1️⃣ Ancient Influences

  2️⃣ Medieval Theater

  3️⃣ Classical Era

  4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
• What are the three unities emphasized in the Classical Era of French theater?

  Time, place, action
• One of the key characteristics of the Classical Era is an emphasis on moral themes
• The Classical Era in French theater emphasized psychological depth and challenged traditional conventions.

  False
• Which playwrights led the Romantic and Modern Theater movement in France?

  Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, Jean-Paul Sartre
• Match the period of French theater with its major focus:

  Ancient Influences ↔️ Tragedies and comedies exploring fate, love, and power

  Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious plays depicting moral lessons

  Classical Era ↔️ Neoclassical conventions and moral themes

  Romantic and Modern Theater ↔️ Psychological depth and new forms
• What are the main phases in the historical development of French theater?

  Ancient, Medieval, Classical, Romantic
• Ancient theater focused on tragedies and comedies exploring themes of fate, love, and power
• What type of plays characterized Medieval Theater?

  Religious plays
• The Classical Era in French theater emphasized moral themes and the three unities of time, place, and action.
• Romantic and Modern Theater introduced new forms and explored psychological depth
• Which major themes were explored in Ancient Influences during French theater?

  Fate, love, power
• Medieval Theater primarily focused on religious plays depicting biblical stories and moral lessons.
• The Three Unities in Classical Era theater are time, place, and action
• Who were the key playwrights of the Classical Era in French theater?

  Corneille, Racine, Molière
• The key playwrights of the Ancient Influences period in French theater are known.

  False
• Match the major period in French theater with its primary focus:

  Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power

  Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons

  Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes

  Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions
• What is an example of a play from the Classical Era?

  Le Cid
• Jean-Paul Sartre was a key playwright of the Romantic and Modern Theater era.
• The Classical Era in French theater is characterized by the Three Unities
• Which playwright wrote *Le Cid*, illustrating the themes of the Classical Era?

  Pierre Corneille
• What are the major themes of Ancient Influence plays in French theater?

  Fate, love, power
• Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine, and Molière were key playwrights of the Classical Era in French theater.
• Which play by Pierre Corneille illustrates the themes and conventions of the Classical Era?

  Le Cid
• The three unities of the Classical Era are time, place, and action
• Match the period of French theater with its major themes:

  Ancient Influences ↔️ Fate, love, power

  Medieval Theater ↔️ Religious stories, moral lessons

  Classical Era ↔️ Three unities, moral themes

  Romantic and Modern ↔️ Psychological depth, breaking conventions
• Molière's plays often satirized societal norms and hypocrisy.
• Chronological order of major periods in French theater

  1️⃣ Ancient Influences

  2️⃣ Medieval Theater

  3️⃣ Classical Era

  4️⃣ Romantic and Modern Theater
• What are the key characteristics of French theater plots?

  Structured beginnings, climaxes, resolutions
• Which genre in French drama focuses on tragic events and moral struggles, often involving noble characters?

  Tragedy