The Power of the Stage · Dramatic Texts

Social Critique in Satirical Drama

Exploring how playwrights use humor and exaggeration to challenge societal norms and institutions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does satire allow a playwright to critique authority without facing direct censorship?
  2. 2What is the effect of breaking the fourth wall on the audience's critical engagement?
  3. 3How do caricatured characters reveal the absurdities of real world social structures?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LT01AC9ELA11LA03
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of the Stage
Period: Dramatic Texts

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