Dramatic Text
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The term dramatic text refers to any written work created with the purpose
to be represented in public not through mere reading but through the
theatrical performance. In this type of text, one or several situations are interpreted.
conflict between different characters, which configure a story that is
represented through the dialogues and actions of the actors. The action
takes place in a specific setting set in a space and a time
concrete, and the conflict in question develops over multiple
scenes.
The dramatic text is one of the three main literary genres, along with the
narrative and lyrical or poetic. It shares with the former the fact of generating a
story with introduction, development and conclusion, while having in common with
the second is the fact of seeking a representation removed from mere reading
literal.
This is the base text of the theater, although it should not be identified as a synonym.
of him since the dramatic text will only be the literary elaboration and not the
representation in itself. It also has the particularity that although the author of
text is one (which is called playwright) the story that reaches the
the spectator receives it not directly through the text but through the
interpretation of the actors and the staging that the director has carried out.
Likewise, this type of text must include not only what happens but also the way in which
what makes it: the appearance, the gestures or the tone that maintain the aspects, as well as
also the general information about the scenery (brightness, place, and time
exactly in which the action occurs, etc.) and the costume.
Basic structure.
Dramatic texts have a basic general structure, analogous to that of the
narrative genre. In this sense, we can find the existence of a
statement or introduction in which the circumstances prior to the
conflict and its staging.
After that, the knot or development occurs, in which the conflict progresses in such a way
in a way that the characters try to face it, reacting and acting to
resolve it. Finally, the outcome would occur, in which after a climax where the
the conflict reaches its peak intensity, leading to an end of the situation.
conflict (whether it is said to end satisfactorily for the characters or not).
In addition to that, another aspect to consider is how it is structured not the
conflict unless the body of the work itself. In this sense, while a
Narration can be divided into chapters in the case of dramatic text.
the action is divided into acts, scenes (which do not necessarily imply the descent.
from the curtain like in the act but in which the decor is changed) and scenes
(marked by the characters and their entrances and exits).
The main dramatic genres
Within dramatic texts, we can find different types of genre. If
Well, there are various subgenres such as interludes, farce, or vaudeville, or
Even opera, it is generally considered that the three dramatic genres are
the following.
Drama
Drama is one of the first and main dramatic genres (not for nothing, the
The name of the genre comes from the Greek word referring to the action of
to act.
It represents the existence of a conflict that is resolved throughout
various scenes. It usually has a serious and realistic tone and presents great
reflections on various themes, although it doesn’t have to be
necessarily sad.
In thedramatic style a conflict between the characters is interpreted that
represents in a realistic and serious manner, with the intention of generating great
reflections on different topics. It doesn't have to be necessarily sad.
Tragedy
Another of the great genres within this literary genre is tragedy,
which is characterized by presenting severe and solemn conflicts, being the
characters devoted to an extreme destiny or outcome, generally linked
to death.
Often the characters are well-known and respected figures or heroes, and in
they highlight the expression of powerful emotions that are difficult to control and for
generally a desperate act to avoid a disaster from which one does not
they can be freed.
It is characterized by generating big conflicts with characters that seem to be
devoted to a fatal destination or end, which is often linked to death,
directly or indirectly.
It is common to resort to well-known or heroic characters, who, driven by
his/her emotions and way of being lead to some desperate action to
to prevent a misfortune from another character, but which will ultimately end with him.
Comedy
The third of the three great dramatic genres, in comedy we observe a
a type of work aimed at the search for a happy ending, always with a tone
humorous and aiming to make the audience laugh and enjoy. It usually revolves around
different aspects of everyday life and the acceptance of imperfection prevails
peculiarity of the events, situations, and characters that are interpreted in it.
The work is developed with the intention of seeking a happy ending through a tone
comical and fun, all with the aim of achieving the laughter and enjoyment of the audience.
It usually uses aspects of the daily life of the population, such as the peculiarity of
certain actions, how certain scenes are developed or the imperfections that
we all have in our daily lives.
Farce
It is considered that the sainete is a theatrical subgenre that replaced
to theinterludeduringthe eighteenth century. This work had a strong humorous tone and
reflected the ideas andpopular customs.
The fundamental characteristics of the genre are to show a light expressiveness.
represented in an environmentpopularand extremely realistic; it also possessed a
documentary value accurately showing how people lived and thought in a
certain society and above all, showed the importance of identifying with the
homeland and join others in the same nationalist fervor.
Interlude
The theatrical genre known as entremés, born to be a
entertainment without greater ambitions, experienced a notable rise in
the artistic gradation to become, in the hands ofCervantesin a model
theatrical with its own entity in the literary field.
Structure of a dramatic text
Along with narrative and lyric, the dramatic text forms the three main
literary genres. Broadly speaking, and as a general rule, the texts
Dramatic elements generate a story that can be clearly divided into three parts.
differentiated: introduction, conflict or development, and conclusion.
Introduction
It consists of an initial approach that shows the circumstances prior to
conflict that will develop later.
Knot or development
After the introduction, the conflict develops and progresses through different
scenes and actions of the characters. With the use of dialogues, the characters
they face and confront the conflict trying to resolve it.
Outcome
It's the final part of the work, the conflict reaches its climax and is resolved, whether
for better or for worse of the characters.
Examples of plays to discover dramaturgy
From the most outstanding works of theclassical theateruntil the great dramaturgy of
modern theater, there are many plays worth reading. We leave you one.
small list to help you get introduced to this exciting type of texts:
Medea (Euripides)
Romeo and Juliet
Fuenteovejuna (Lope de Vega)
A Doll's House
The House of Bernarda Alba
The list is endless...
Dramatic texts are the foundation of the theatrical event, the material with which
both the technicians and the actors work hard for the complete realization of a
play.
