tragedy AO3 Flashcards
1
Q
what was the renaissance period influenced by?
A
Seneca tragedies
2
Q
what are the elements of a Senecan tragedy?
A
sensationalism and violence - less focus on inner self
3
Q
how does Shakespeares play differ from Senecan tragedies
A
More complex and elaborate on one character and introspective
4
Q
what revenge tragedy was Shakespeare influenced by
A
Thomas kyd, the Spanish Tragedy
Performed 10 years before Hamlet and was popular
