U6-Theatre-A6- Discovery Journal

In this section, I learned how satires work to make fun of a thing or situation by using sarcasm, irony, and ridicule. I learned how France used to have very strict laws governing what can be in plays such as tragedies had to be about Noble people and comedies had to be about common people. In fact, neoclassical plays had to be setup in 5 scenes, had to take place in one place throughout the play, and they had to have a plot that always moved forward. These plays could not have any direct or indirect interaction with the audience. Every play must have a strong uplifting moral, also. In addition, all plays must be realistic and never fantasy.