Some typical features of a tragedy a protagonist

Some typical features of a tragedy • a protagonist with a tragic flaw • foreshadowing that things will go wrong • a reversal of fortune • trying to avoid fate • children paying for the sins of their parents • a chorus figure who comments on the action • a serious tone • the audience feels moved and sad. To what extent does the first act of Blood Brothers have features of a tragedy? © www. teachitenglish. co. uk 2018 30830 1

Some typical features of a comedy • misunderstandings • mistaken identity • witty wordplay or jokes • exaggerated comic characters • a light-hearted tone • the audience is amused and laughs. To what extent does the first act of Blood Brothers have features of a comedy? © www. teachitenglish. co. uk 2018 30830 2

Some typical features of political theatre • has a message about political or social issues • wants the audience to reflect on particular issues • may use a variety of means to get the message across: song, comedy, direct address (characters speaking directly to the audience), audience interaction • may use non-naturalistic (not realistic or life-like) as well as naturalistic techniques • the audience is moved to want to change something about the world. To what extent does the first act of Blood Brothers have features of political theatre? © www. teachitenglish. co. uk 2018 30830 3