The Magical World of Drama: Stories of Excitement and Tragedy
Keywords:
the role of dramas in literature, dramatic performances, characters in dramaAbstract
This article about a comprehensive study of the various genres within the drama category, each offering a unique perspective on human emotions, relationships, and social concerns. In addition, this article discusses the various genres of drama, which are an integral part of literature. For example, from the type that humorously polishes the current problems in people's lives and society to make the audience think, to the type that shows tragic events and has a terrible ending. Moreover, this article describes the types of dramas that are not only funny and tragic, but also aimed at preventing and eliminating the sad events that happened in the past, crime dramas, romantic dramas that reflect love and affection, spiritual dramas that reflect human psychology and inner feelings. It also emphasizes emerging genres, such as fantasy and science fiction that connect the supernatural with deep human concerns.
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