2. How Does The Text Explain The Entertainment Value Of Theatre
1. What is considered one area where plays are judged as being successful or not? (p. 318-321)
According to Cohen, an area that can be used to judge whether a play is a success or a failure is the social significance of the play (318). Social significance is described in the text as being how well the play can relate to various social issues, and the ability of the play to offer insightful views on those issues in a way that stimulates the minds of the audience (Cohen 318).
2. How does the text explain the “entertainment value” of theatre? (p.321-322)
The “entertainment value” of theatre is described as being how well the attention of the audience is held or sustained while viewing a performance (Cohen 321). This can be accomplished in many
According to Cohen, an area that can be used to judge whether a play is a success or a failure is the social significance of the play (318). Social significance is described in the text as being how well the play can relate to various social issues, and the ability of the play to offer insightful views on those issues in a way that stimulates the minds of the audience (Cohen 318).
2. How does the text explain the “entertainment value” of theatre? (p.321-322)
The “entertainment value” of theatre is described as being how well the attention of the audience is held or sustained while viewing a performance (Cohen 321). This can be accomplished in many