Elizabethan audiences were fascinated by the supernatural as it connected to their beliefs in the mystical and the unknown. Plays featuring supernatural characters, such as witches or ghosts, heightened the drama and intrigue, offering a thrilling escape from reality. These elements allowed for exploration of complex themes like fate, morality, and the human condition, resonating with audiences' curiosities and fears. Additionally, the use of supernatural elements often enhanced the spectacle of theater, making performances more memorable and engaging.
For the same reasons they are still entertaining, and why any dramatic entertainment is entertaining: they tell interesting stories, and have interesting people doing and saying interesting things.
Included? Included in what?
Elizabethan plays defied the unities of time and place. They included acts of violence on the stage, and included dozens of characters over extensive periods of time and a wide range of locations. The characters shared soliloquies with the audiences, in which they articulated their most private thoughts and feelings. They plays took advantage of the stages which acted as permanent unit sets.
a lot of people myself included
Some of the fears that the Victorians had included a fear of the supernatural. These included a fear of possession and of ghosts and vampires. They also feared disease.
Catholicism.
Elements of Catholicism
Classic female Disney characters such as Snow White, Cinderella and Jasmine from Aladdin are included in the princess pantheon.
Her interest included, acting, & dancing.
A universal theme is included in most classics, as well as careful use of language, and memorable characters.
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Greek theatre utilized various techniques to enhance storytelling and engage audiences. Key elements included the use of masks to portray different characters and emotions, allowing actors to play multiple roles. The incorporation of chorus provided commentary, context, and emotional depth to the narrative. Additionally, the architecture of amphitheaters optimized acoustics, ensuring that performances could be heard clearly by large audiences.