1- This discussion question is based on pp. 135-158 of The Essential Theater, 10th ed. , by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball. Topics you should know before answering this question: 1. Neoclassical rules of theater in France (pp. 123-124)  2. The rebellion against neoclassicism and the appreciation of Shakespeare (pp. 136-138) 3. Sturm and Drang movement in Germany (pg. 136) 4. The connection between Romanticism and melodrama (pp. 139-146) 5. Realism and Heinrick Ibsen (pp. 146-158) 6. Realism in acting (Stanislavsky) (pp. 158-160) Describe the differences between the Romantic movement and the Realism movement in theater. Give specific details and use plays discussed in your book and class as examples. Finally, describe which kind of play you would be more likely to go see and why. 2- This discussion question is based on pp. 161-250 of The Essential Theater, 10th ed. , by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball. Topics you should know before answering this question: 1. Psychological Realism in American theater (pp. 183-188) 2. Stanislavsky method of acting (pp. 175-178) 3. African American theater (pp. 224-228) 4. Latino theater (pp.229-233) 5. A Raisin in the Sun, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and Lydia Compare African American Theater, Latin Theater and Asian-American theater. How are these traditions similar? How are they different? Be specific. Use the names of playwrights and/or their work. 3- This discussion question is based on pp. 135-158 of The Essential Theater, 10th ed. , by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball. Heinrich Ibsen's   A Doll's House ends with Nora Helmer leaving her husband and children for the purpose of finding out who she is outside the tight confines of her marriage.  This ending shocked 19th century audiences, and the play was often changed to have Nora remain with her family.    In some places, like Britain, A Doll's House was simply banned outright. In your opinion, what purpose was served by having A Doll's House censored, either by being rewritten or banned?  Is censorship of a theatrical or cinematic work ever permissible?  If so, under what conditions?  If not, why not?  Explain your position as clearly and thoroughly as you can and defend it against people who might disagree with you. .

1. 1-
This discussion question is based on pp. 135-158 of
The Essential Theater, 10th ed.
, by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball.
Topics you should know before answering this question:
1. Neoclassical rules of theater in France (pp. 123-124)
2. The rebellion against neoclassicism and the appreciation of
Shakespeare (pp. 136-138)
3. Sturm and Drang movement in Germany (pg. 136)
4. The connection between Romanticism and melodrama (pp.
139-146)
5. Realism and Heinrick Ibsen (pp. 146-158)
6. Realism in acting (Stanislavsky) (pp. 158-160)
Describe the differences between the Romantic movement and
the Realism movement in theater. Give specific details and use
plays discussed in your book and class as examples. Finally,
describe which kind of play you would be more likely to go see
and why.

2. 2-
This discussion question is based on pp. 161-250 of
The Essential Theater, 10th ed.
, by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball.
Topics you should know before answering this question:
1. Psychological Realism in American theater (pp. 183-188)
2. Stanislavsky method of acting (pp. 175-178)
3. African American theater (pp. 224-228)
4. Latino theater (pp.229-233)
5.
A Raisin in the Sun, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,
and
Lydia
Compare African American Theater, Latin Theater and Asian-
American theater. How are these traditions similar? How are
they different? Be specific. Use the names of playwrights and/or
their work.
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3. This discussion question is based on pp. 135-158 of
The Essential Theater, 10th ed.
, by Oscar G. Brockett and Robert J. Ball.
Heinrich Ibsen's
A Doll's House
ends with Nora Helmer leaving her husband and children for
the purpose of finding out who she is outside the tight confines
of her marriage. This ending shocked 19th century audiences,
and the play was often changed to have Nora remain with her
family. In some places, like Britain,
A Doll's House
was simply banned outright.
In your opinion, what purpose was served by having
A Doll's House
censored, either by being rewritten or banned? Is censorship of
a theatrical or cinematic work ever permissible? If so, under
what conditions? If not, why not? Explain your position as
clearly and thoroughly as you can and defend it against people
who might disagree with you.