Theatre Absurdism and Happy Days by Samuel Beckett Discussion
Subject
Humanities
Question Description
In this final week, we turn our attention to performing arts, in particular, theatre. One of the Modernist movements in theatre came to be known as Absurdism. Unlike conventional plays, in which characters take actions in pursuit of fulfilling desires or needs, Absurdist plays present characters who seem to do nothing apart from cope with their own existence. In this way, Absurdist plays are metaphors suggesting that life is meaningless.4. Post a comment in this discussion that answers the following questions. Write answers according to the number of words required for each answer.
List and describe three aspects of Happy Days that make it an Absurdist play. You can find characteristics of Absurdism in the reading posted below. To answer this question correctly, write clearly and precisely as to how three different aspects of the play (things like character, language, environment, situation, action, etc.) correspond to specific characteristics of Absurdism. (150 to 200 words)
What do you think the play Happy Days is about? What evidence from the performance and/or text leads you to your conclusion about the play's topic or meaning? Answer both of these questions, not just the first. Avoid simplistic answers. Think about what the play is about at its core, not at its surface. Use your own words and ideas. Think for yourself. Do not copy from others' works. To do so would be a breach of academic integrity. (150 to 200 words)
Once you have posted your comment, you will be able to see others' comments and respond to them if you wish.
Grading
Your posts will be graded on accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
All posts must be earnest, relevant, and respectful. Any post not meeting these standards, as deemed by the professor, will be given a failing grade.
Some Tips for Writing Well
Even thought this is quite a short piece of writing I'm asking you to do, take in the following writing tips in order to craft well all of your assignments for this course.
While this is a post to a discussion, avoid the mistake of thinking of it as a text message or a comment in social media. This is an assignment for a class.