What is realism?
A style that presents life as it is, with natural behaviour and believable settings.
What does realism want the audience to feel ?
Empathy and emotional connection.
What is expressionism?
A style that exaggerates movement and design to show internal emotions.
What does expressionism want the audience to feel?
Discomfort and emotional intensity.
What is epic theatre?
A style that encourages the audience to think critically rather than feel emotionally.
What is alienation?
Techniques that remind the audience they are watching a play.
How does Refugee Boy use epic elements?
Episodic scenes, direct address, minimalistic set.
displacement
Alem is forced to leave his home and struggles to belong.
identity
Alem is torn between Eritrean and Ethiopian heritage.
racism
Shown through bullying at school and social prejudice.
power
Authority figures control Alem’s future.
justice
Court scenes show the flaws of the legal system.
displacement
Alem is forced to leave his home and struggles to belong.
