TDGE 1

release or purging of unwanted emotions - specifically fear and pity - brought about by exposure to art.

although we know we are watching an actor on stage we empathize with the character being portrayed.

an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something important in common

what's felt and thought but is not directly spoken

Introduction of characters, place, and circumstances. Introduction of protagonist, character whose journey will be central story of the piece.

the event that sets forth everything

conflict of will between opposing forces

the forces meet in a showdown

the moment of truth which will result in change or breakthrough

tying up loose ends as the play heads to completion

central unifying idea of the production

everything that appears on the stage and its arrangement - sets, props, actors, lighting, blocking, costumes

our eyes are drawn to areas of brightness

lighting supports the story telling process by grounding the scene in its environment