Play scripts emanated from epic literature, historical (or semi-historical) legends, rural life and urban dramas. ... Though it is difficult to trace the exact historical roots of Indian theatre, Indian literature posits that dramatic writing was completely developed by the first and second centuries A.D. ... This group, it is useful to note as well, can be comprised of men and women, though they group as a whole has been considered outcasts and on the same level as servants. ... Whatever choices are made by the director, it is important to note that everything must blend together for a...

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By 1881, naturalism was the main subject in any argument about literature. ... Yet others more careful and accurate in their assessment, saw it as a conscious attempt to apply to literature the discoveries and methods of nineteenth century science, particularly the biological sciences (Innes, Naturalism, 2006). ... As William notes, the seagull is emphasised as a visual symbol – a piece of stage property – the action and the atmosphere and a device for emotional pressure between the two characters (Williams, 1973, pg. 103). ...

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Between the time periods of the Medieval era and the Renaissance, one can note numerous significant changes, mainly those pertaining to religion and art, and specifically, drama. ... The ultimate changing theme as is evident in the dramatic literature during the progression from the Medieval to Renaissance eras was that of religious-based ideals to ideals that were humanistic and questioning in nature. ...

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