ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Henrik Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and the second most influential playwright of all times – after Shakespeare, that is.

Detailed explanation-2: -Classical tragedy, for instance, involves royalty, the elite. The idea was that for a character to have a great and far-reaching influence over society he/she had to be in a position of great power and authority. In contrast, modern drama often uses common people as protagonists.

Detailed explanation-3: -The modern European dramatists moved away from the Elizabethan or Jacobean ornate style of presenting a play and tried to make it closer to the happenings of real life. Social changes, political sarcasm and criticism of modern families are some of the common themes in the plays written by the European dramatists.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sophocles, Aeschylus and Euripides are all well-known playwrights from this time, though it is believed that many of their works were never recovered.