Brecht techniques Flashcards

(9 cards)

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Alienation technique

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-Audience aware they are watching a play
-Don’t get emotionally invested
-Audience think about message instead of action/emotions

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Epic theatre

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-Episodic structure play
-Moral/social/political message

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Episode

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-A section of the epic theatre which stands alone and can be used at any point in play

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Placards

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-Signs used to present facts/what happens in the scene/message
-Keeps audience focused on message
-Removes audience shock

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5
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Breaking the fourth wall

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-Speaking directly to the audience

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Gestus

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-Gesture which has a meaning/message behind it

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Spass

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-Use of humour in an inappropriate place of the play

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Narration

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-Telling the audience what is happening

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Archetype

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-Character’s identity is determined by social roles

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