Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 164-171

Dramatic Techniques and Realism in Addressing Contemporary Socio-Cultural Issues

Dr. Anu Singh

Received Date: 2016-01-21

Accepted Date: 2016-11-20

Published Date: 2016-11-29

Because it depicts life as it is lived in everyday circumstances, realist theatre has been crucial in portraying and criticising modern socio-cultural concerns. This article delves into the ways in which realist dramatic tactics tackle important issues including gender dynamics, class struggle, social inequity, and political turmoil. By centring on everyday people, realistic events, and genuine speech, realism play breaks away from previous theatrical traditions that depended on idealised characters and inflated narratives. Important dramatic devices including realistic conversation, elaborate stage scenery, character growth, and conflict representation are all part of the study. Because of these features, playwrights are able to depict societal reality with nuance and emotional depth, which in turn encourages critical engagement from the audience. Dramatic realism also provides a potent platform for social critique, bringing attention to wrongs and questioning prevailing ideas. The study examines a number of plays in order to demonstrate how realism serves as a method for raising consciousness about social issues and bringing about positive change in society. Dramatic realism, according to the results, is still very much alive and well in today's theatre, offering a significant stage upon which to discuss intricate socio-cultural issues and promote civic discourse.

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