Realism Specific theatrical form beginning in the late 19th century Realism vs art that is realistic Slice of life fourth wall Authenticity in Script Design Performance Emphasis on science Objective observation Convergence of character environment situation Non artistic Influences of Realism Charles Darwin 1809 1892 Emphasis on heredity environment Karl Marx 1818 1883 Theatrical focus on economic and other oppressions Sigmund Freud 1856 1939 Ideas of subconscious repression Realism in Russia Anton Chekhov 1860 1904 Playwright Tragicomedy Konstantin Stanislavski 1863 Actor and director Founder of Moscow Art Theatre Actor must truly understand the character s emotion mentality etc The Seagull about people with really weird messed up relationships Realism in Scandinavia Henrik Ibsen 1828 1906 Norwegian August Strindberg Swedish Individual cruelty battle of the sexes Major Themes social immorality unhappy dysfunctional families especially parents
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