MODERN TRAGEDY

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Drama
 DEFINITION
Modern tragedy drama is a genre of theater that explores the
complexities, conflicts, and downfalls of individuals in the modern
world. It delves into psychological depths, critiques social
structures, and reflects the uncertainties and challenges of
contemporary existence.
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ARTHUR MILLER TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

defined modern tragedy drama described modern tragedy

as a depiction of the common drama as the conflict between
person's struggle against the individual's desires and the
overwhelming forces. societal constraints placed
upon them.
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BERTOLT BRECH JEAN-PAUL SARTRE EDWARD ALBEE

He believed that modern
tragedy should engage with
social and political issues,
provoking the audience to
question and critique
prevailing power structures.
Sartre believed that modern
tragedy arises from the
individual's confrontation
with the absurdity and
meaninglessness of
existence
Albee believed that modern
tragedy lies in the characters'
inability to connect
authentically with others,
leading to their tragic
isolation and loneliness.
 HISTORY

the history of modern tragedy drama reflects the shifting concerns, values, and
sensibilities of different time periods. Henrik Ibsen's psychological realism, the
Theatre of the Absurd's existential musings, Brecht's epic theater, and Miller's
critique of the American Dream have all contributed to the diversification and
evolution of modern tragedy drama. As society continues to change, modern
tragedy drama continually challenges audiences to confront the tragedies
inherent in the human condition and the world we inhabit.
 TYPES OF MODERN TRAGEDY

DOMESTIC TRAGEDY HISTORICAL TRAGEDY

Historical tragedy is a subgenre
Domestic tragedy is a subgenre
that centers on pivotal
of modern tragedy that
historical events or figures, and
explores the conflicts and
depicts how personal tragedies
struggles within family or
can arise within a larger
interpersonal relationships.
historical context.
 TYPES OF MODERN TRAGEDY

POLITICAL TRAGEDY EXISTENTIAL TRAGEDY

Existential tragedies are
Political tragedy explores the
examples of a subgenre of
power dynamics and moral
modern tragedy that delves
dilemmas of individuals
into the deeper philosophical
navigating the political
themes of human existence.
landscape.
 CHARACTERISTIC
Like classical tragedies, modern tragedies often
PROTAGONIST'S revolve around a protagonist with a tragic flaw or a
fatal error in judgment. This flaw leads to their
FLAW
downfall, creating a sense of inevitability in the
narrative.

The struggles and conflicts faced by the

EVERYDAY characters are relatable to the contemporary
SETTINGS audience, grounding the tragedy in the
familiar.
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Modern tragic characters are multidimensional, reflecting the

COMPLEX complexities and ambiguities of human nature. They grapple with
moral dilemmas, inner conflicts, and societal pressures, making
CHARACTERS them more nuanced than the archetypal figuresfound in classical
tragedies.

SOCIAL It sheds light on societal structures, norms,

and power dynamics, exposing the flaws
COMMENTARY
and injustices embedded within them.
AND CRITIQUE
 CHARACTERISTIC
Like classical tragedies, modern tragedies often
AMBIGUOUS revolve around a protagonist with a tragic flaw or a
fatal error in judgment. This flaw leads to their
MORALITY
downfall, creating a sense of inevitability in the
narrative.

Modern tragedy drama delves into the depths of human

Psychological psychology, exploring the internal conflicts and motivations
that drive characters to their tragic ends. The focus on
Depth psychology allows for a nuanced understanding of the
characters' motivations, desires, and fears.
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This subversion adds a layer of complexity

ANTI-HEROES to the tragedy as audiences grapple with
empathizing with characters who may not
fit conventional notions of virtue.
While the concept of catharsis remains relevant, modern tragic
Catharsis and dramas often leave room for open-ended conclusions. Audiences
are prompted to reflect on the unresolved questions and
Reflection ambiguities presented, fostering a sense of intellectual and
emotional engagement beyond the final curtain
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INDIVIDUALISM AND This theme highlights the tragic

ALIENATION consequences of societal pressures and the
yearning for authentic self-expression

Characters grapple with internal conflicts arising from the

Fragmented clash between their true selves and external pressures to
conform. The portrayal of fragmented identity captures the
Identity tragic tension between personal desires and societal
expectations.
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modern tragedy tends to lack such resolution. The

LACK OF conflicts and struggles faced by characters are often
CATHARSIS left unresolved, reflecting the uncertainties and
complexities of the modern world.

This characteristic reflects the anxieties and

Existential existential crises faced by individuals in the
modern age, challenging the audience to
Angst confront their own existential dilemmas.
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Drama