Historification Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document provides in depth knowledge and research regarding Epic Theatre. This document has been made in conjunction with the IEB SAGS (Subject Assessment Guidelines) in order to ensure that no important information has been excluded.

What is Shen Te's profession at the beginning of the play? correct answers Prostitute When the gods give Shen Te money, what does she use it for? correct answers to open a tobacco shop How does Shui Ta get rid of the family that forced themselves upon Shen Te? correct answers S/He invites a policeman into the shop when s/he knows the son has stolen baked goods. Wong reveals to the gods that Shen Te spends more than half her earnings on what? correct answers rice she distributes to the ...

EVERYTHING you need for the Brecht and Epic Theatre section summarized! :) for easy, simple learning Including info on Brecht, Epic Theatre shown onstage, in script, verfremdungseffekt, historification, half-masks, audience responses, themes, playwrights intentions, actor-audience relationship and themes Detailed notes compiled from class notes, textbooks and websites that helped me win the Matric Dramatic Arts Theory Subject prize. Includes helpful tips and definitions for easy learning

A full-detail summary and pile of notes covering the entire syllabus of the IEB Dramatic Arts topics of Epic Theatre, Bertolt Brecht, and his play The Caucasian Chalk Circle. These notes were used for my prelim and final examinations.

Examples of Brechtian techniques in The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht. Includes historification, verfremdungseffekt (alienation effect) and gestus. Provides examples and explanations. Ideal for quick learning for an exam or essay.