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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the Preface, Artaud writes, "If confusion is the sign of the times, I see at the root of this confusion a rupture between things and ____".
2. In the Preface, Artaud writes of his belief that "no matter how loudly we clamor for magic in our lives, we are really _____ of pursuing an existence entirely under its influence and sign."
3. In his Preface, Artaud writes that "It is right that from time to time cataclysms occur which compel us to return to" what?
4. Artaud believes that in its current, Occidental interpretation, theater is limited to mimicking what through scripted dialogues?
5. Why is the "Theater of Cruelty" considered cruel by Artaud?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the link between art and culture in the Occidental theater? How must this change, according to Artaud?
2. What are the author's feelings about psychology and the theater? What of poetry?
3. What does "gold" represent in Artaud's analogy of "The Alchemical Theater"?
4. What commonality does Artaud assert between Alchemy and the theater?
5. In what reference does Artaud comment on Plato in "The Alchemical Theater"?
6. What must occur for the theater to be restored, according to the author?
7. How does the author describe the effects of a plague on civilization?
8. In "Oriental and Occidental Theater," how does Artaud describe the downfall of the West?
9. How does Artaud describe the gestures of the Balinese Theater? How are they "understandable?"
10. What does Artaud write of change and civilization regarding the theater in "No More Masterpieces"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the role of "culture" in society and life according to Artaud. How does the theater relate to this culture?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the elements of Artaud's theories and Theater of Cruelty as they appear in today's world. Where can we see examples of Artaud's ideas in employment today?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Artaud's use of metaphor as he relates the theater to the plague. What are the benefits of both? What are the downfalls?
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