7 elements of modern drama

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7
ELEMENTS
OF
MODERN
DRAMA

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1. Character
the people (sometimes animals or
ideas) portrayed by the actors in
the play. It is the characters who
move the action, or plot of the play
forward.
- “dramatis personae” (persons of
the play)

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•TYPES OF CHARACTERS
a.) Protagonist – central or principal character in
the story.
b.) Antagonist – principal rival in the conflict set
forth in the play.
c.) Foil – is a character who defines certain
characteristics in the protagonist by exhibiting
opposite traits in a greater or lesser degree.
d.) Confidante – provides a ready ear to which the
protagonist can address certain remarks which
should be heard by the audience but not by the
characters.

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2. Plot
This is what happens in the play.
Plot refers to the action.
-The series/sequence of events in
the story; the body of the play.

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TYPES OF CONFLICT:
A.) OPEN CONFLICT – rely on the struggle in
which the hero through perhaps fight against all
odds is not doomed.
B.FORESHADOWING – in the form of ominous
hints or symbolic incidents/conditions the
audience to expect certain logical developments.
C.COINCIDENCE – sudden reversal of fortune
plays depict climactic ironies.
D.DRAMATIC IRONY – the fulfillment of a play,
action or expectation in a surprising way.

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3. Theme
It refers to the meaning of the play.
Theme is the main idea or the lesson
to be learned from the play. In some
cases, the theme of a play is obvious
other times it is quite subtle.

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4. Dialogue
Provides the substance of a play.
Each word uttered by the characters.
Further the business of the play,
contribute its effect as a whole.

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5. Convention
These are the techniques and
methods used by the playwright
and director to create the
desired stylistic effect.

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6. Genre
Refers to the type of play. Some
examples of different genres
include, comedy, tragedy, mystery
and historical play.

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7. Audience
This is the group of people who
watch the play. Many playwrights
and actors consider the audience
to be the most important elements
of drama.

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Seatwork:
Identify the elements of the drama in each of the
following numbers. Write your answer on the
space provided.
_______1. most important element of drama
according to playwright and actors.
_______2. people portray by the actors in the
play.
_______3. these are the techniques and
methods used by the playwright.
_______4. refers to the type of play.

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_______5. this is what happens in the play.
Refers to the action: the basic story line of the
play.
_______6. provides the substance of a play. Each
word uttered by the characters.
_______7. it refers to the meaning of the play.

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Answer
1.Audience
2.Character
3.Convention
4.Genre
5.Plot
6.Dialogue
7.Theme