DRAM 1310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Wakako Yamauchi, Bertolt Brecht, Tony Kushner
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Language not present in all sorts of dramas. Language is one of the greatest sources of vitalities. Language defines the characters and gives them authenticity and credibility. And the soul shall dance and joe turner"s speech rhythms and vocabulary of characters critical of audience"s perception of time, place and character history. What gives vitality gutsy language makes them resonate like a human being, not puppets. Dramatic language must somehow appeal to the audience"s imagination and contribute to the sensory appeal of the play. Tony kushner in angels in america wit and biting sarcasm. Play is energized by its brashness and its humor. Uses wide range of verbal approaches to match the odd and explosive mix of plot devices and characters intimate language heart of the play. Use intimate language to reveal themselves from each other. Angels speak in a heightened, mystic poetry; hebrew words and phrases are used to imply the angel"s ancient biblical origins.
