Drama Analysis Essentials

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Theme

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Central idea or message

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Characterization

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Development of characters

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Plot Structure

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Exposition, climax, resolution

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Setting

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Time and place of the drama

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Dialogue

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Conversation between characters

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Symbolism

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Use of symbols to signify ideas

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Conflict

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Struggle between opposing forces

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Tone

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Author's attitude or mood

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Motif

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Recurring element or idea

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Subtext

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Underlying meaning or theme