The two plays to be used in this paper are:
1. A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen
2. A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
In your response include a brief introduction/conclusion and answer the following questions.
1. What sub-genre of the Modern Theater does each of the two plays represent? What makes them good examples of this subgenre?
2. These plays fall into a modern genre of drama, yet some are over half a century in age; can modern audiences relate to either or both of the plays picked?
3. Thinking about terms, what makes these plays stand the test of time, or are they dated? Do they need to be “updated” in any way?
* Terms to mention and use within the body of the paper (use as many that applies):
Modern Theater Movements: Realism, Naturalism, Symbolist drama, Expressionism, Theater of the absurd.
Aspects of Drama: Tragicomedy, Comic Relief, Antihero.
The Stage: Proscenium arch, Picture-frame stage, Box set.
Reading responses are to be two pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point font.
