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French Renaissance

French Renaissance. Dates 17th Century (1600-1700). Playwrights. A. Pierre Corneille-moralistic, eloquent LeCid B. Jean Racine-classic rules "polite tragedy"  C. Moliere. Moliere. 1. high point satire  2. choose another name so as not to disgrace his family

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French Renaissance

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  1. French Renaissance Dates 17th Century (1600-1700)

  2. Playwrights • A. Pierre Corneille-moralistic, eloquent LeCid • B. Jean Racine-classic rules "polite tragedy" •  C. Moliere

  3. Moliere • 1. high point satire •  2. choose another name so as not to disgrace his family •  3. acted on the road for 12 years in Commedia dell' Arte

  4. continued • 4. acted throughout his life • 5. died after performing The Imaginary Invalid. • 6. helped to create Comedie Fancaise which became a state supported theatre

  5. Theatre Architecture • A. playhouses were ornate, following the Italian plan • B. interiors contained gilded carvings, velvet covered seats and lavish drapes were abundant

  6. Important Terms • "neoclassicism"-dramatists were to observe the classic unities and write in a restricted verse form.

  7. Neoclasical rules (do not need in notes) • Anything which happens on stage must be able to happen in real life, • Every drama must preach a moral lesson by showing that good will be rewarded and that evil will be punished, • There could be no mixing of dramatic styles -- a play was either a comedy or tragedy, but not a tragicomedy • A play must observe the three unities (time, place and action), and • A drama must be divided into five acts.

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