Drama:
its origin, growth and development
The word “drama” is
derived from the Greek word “dran” means to do, to perform; a kin to Greek
“drainein” means to be ready, to do and technically it means deed, action on
the stage. This meaning indicates that it has a particular relation with
action. A cursory glance at its history clearly shows that since its inception,
action has been an integral part of it.
Drama is neither the name
of statements in dialogue nor just a collection of characters as well as events
nor is it just neither entertainment nor philosophy. Somewhere it is meant for
purification of hearts and somewhere for salvation. Its elements, on the one
hand include character, plot, and dialogue and color while on the other hand
stillness, sound, light. So, it is difficult if not impossible to define Drama
in brief.
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