3.3.1 Theater and Drama

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    • 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
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