7.3.1
Introduction
Introducing Expressionism
Introducing Expressionism
Expressionism was a theatrical movement which developed in Europe in the first decades of the 20th Century.
Rebellion
Rebellion
- The Expressionism movement was a rebellion against Realism (or Naturalism), aiming to explore:
- The psychology of its central characters.
- The effects of social and political systems on its characters.
Methods
Methods
- In reacting against Realism, Expressionist theatre used new and innovative methods:
- Abstract, often ‘empty’ stage designs.
- Intense lighting (often from unusual angles, creating stark contrasts between light and shadow).
- Experimental music.
Expressionist cinema
Expressionist cinema
- The style of Expressionist theatre of this period can probably best be appreciated by watching examples of Expressionist cinema of the period such as Nosferatu (1922) and Metropolis (1927).
1Introduction
1.1Introductions
2Act One
3Act Two
4Extended Passage Analysis
5Character Profiles
5.1Willy & Linda Loman
5.2Biff & Happy Loman
5.3Other Characters
6Key Themes
7Writing Techniques
7.1Structure
7.3Expressionism
8Historical Context
8.1Historical Context
9Literary Context
9.1Tragedy
10Critical Debates
10.1Introduction
10.2The Marxist Reading
10.3The Feminist Reading
10.4The Eco-Critical Reading
10.5Other Debates
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1Introduction
1.1Introductions
2Act One
3Act Two
4Extended Passage Analysis
5Character Profiles
5.1Willy & Linda Loman
5.2Biff & Happy Loman
5.3Other Characters
6Key Themes
7Writing Techniques
7.1Structure
7.3Expressionism
8Historical Context
8.1Historical Context
9Literary Context
9.1Tragedy
10Critical Debates
10.1Introduction
10.2The Marxist Reading
10.3The Feminist Reading
10.4The Eco-Critical Reading
10.5Other Debates
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