Drama

            Drama is a species of literature whose basic medium is spoken language. Moreover, drama can be read, somewhat like a poem or novel. But the word "drama" actually comes from the Greek word meaning "act." Drama as a complete work of art exists in the presentation. Its success depends on interpreters, such as directors and actors, who intervene between the dramatist and the audience. We have to take what is offered from them. Thus, much of the time we have to read the drama and re-create in our imaginations something of what the play on the stage would have been like. Since this requires considerable initiation, we must learn from both our theater experiences and the analysis of the six elements of drama.
             The six elements that a drama consists of are listed below with a short definition, in reference to a drama, following:.
             Plot-the ongoing business of the characters, what they strive for, what they expect to see happen. The sequence of actions or events. .
             Character- is either developed or flat, either individuated or typed, either symbolic or psychological. That which reveals the moral purpose of the agents.
             Diction- the choice of words with special care for their expressiveness.
             Thought- the ideas expressed in a work of art.
             Spectacle- the visual ingredients of work of art.
             Music- music itself that reflects or embodies the action of the drama.
             Given these facts, we now understand what a drama is and what elements are essential to making it successful. So, it is quite easy to say that no, a tragedy, a type of drama, cannot exist without all of these elements. According to "The American Heritage Dictionary," a tragedy is-a dramatic work depicting a protagonist engaged in a significant struggle ending in ruin or profound disappointment. When looking at this definition, two of the main elements of a tragedy are obvious. A protagonist would represent the character element and the plot element is represented by the significant struggle ending in ruin.