Intoduction to Drama

 Origin of Drama

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" (Classical Greek: drama), which is derived from the verb meaning "to do" or "to act. The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a collective form of reception. 
            As in every literature ,drama came much later than poetry and prose in English literature. As in Greek and Rome ,drama in English took its rise from religion -from religious rituals and practices.In fact,it was , a creation of The Church.

                                           Different types of Drama

• Comedy: Type of drama in which serious situation are addressed in a humorous way with humorous characters, Comedies usually have happy ending. 
• Tragedy: Type of drama in which the main character is often a god person with serious flaws that result in the downfall or death of him or her or another character, usually leaves the audience feeling somber and thoughtful. 
• Tragicomedy: Type of drama that blends both tragedy and comedy. Endings are unpredictable.