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What are your favorite classical plays and why?
Posted: 07 May 2018, 12:35
by Lgs1089
When classical literature is brought up I never see plays mentioned. What are your favorite plays, and what theme(s) are present? I've included a small list of my favorites to get the ball rolling. Let me know your thoughts.
The Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Major theme(s): Loss of Identity and the death of the American Dream
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Major theme(s): Appearance verse reality in the perception of the intimate relationship
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Major theme(s): The sacrificial role women play in marriage
Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
Major Theme(s): Truth perceived as blinding
Re: What are your favorite classical plays and why?
Posted: 13 Nov 2018, 13:33
by Hildehraefen
I saw "The House of Bernarda Alba" performed in college and really enjoyed it. It was very dark (think Edgar Allan Poe dark) but I enjoyed the drama that came from that.
Re: What are your favorite classical plays and why?
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 00:06
by Sarah Penney
While anything Arthur Miller, Tom Stoppard (although he’s not exactly classic), or Shakespeare is normally a hit with me, I was very surprised that I found I liked The Way of the World by William Congreve.
I had to read it recently for a class I’m taking on the genre of British comedy from Shakespeare on, and while the diction is a bit difficult initially, the themes really made the play. For instance, I loved the way the play almost poked fun at more traditional romantic comedies (like Shakespeare’s Much Ado) and the fact that after the first scene everything flipped on its head.
Re: What are your favorite classical plays and why?
Posted: 25 Apr 2019, 02:59
by Brendan Donaghy
Sarah Penney wrote: ↑20 Feb 2019, 00:06
While anything Arthur Miller, Tom Stoppard (although he’s not exactly classic), or Shakespeare is normally a hit with me, I was very surprised that I found I liked
The Way of the World by William Congreve.
I had to read it recently for a class I’m taking on the genre of British comedy from Shakespeare on, and while the diction is a bit difficult initially, the themes really made the play. For instance, I loved the way the play almost poked fun at more traditional romantic comedies (like Shakespeare’s Much Ado) and the fact that after the first scene everything flipped on its head.
I'm also a big fan of Arthur Miller. I've seen The Crucible performed a couple of times - very powerful play.
Re: What are your favorite classical plays and why?
Posted: 28 Apr 2019, 17:27
by Jungjaejaehyun
my favorite play is something quite familiar to a lot of people, it is The Phantom Of The Opera which the story is sad and lovely at the same time.