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French-Canadian Theatre

French-Canadian Theatre . Was French-Canadian Theatre Biased?. Yes, French Canadian theatre was very biased and primarily focused on separating from the rest of Canada Had many patriotic themes such as becoming independent from Canada

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French-Canadian Theatre

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  1. French-Canadian Theatre

  2. Was French-Canadian Theatre Biased? • Yes, French Canadian theatre was very biased and primarily focused on separating from the rest of Canada • Had many patriotic themes such as becoming independent from Canada • Biased against the rest of Canada because of how they’ve been treated • SEPARATISM

  3. What Are Some Common Themes? • Quebec and conflict between French-speaking Canadians and English- Speaking Canadians • Growing up as a French-Canadian in blue-collar/ suburban Montreal

  4. What Are Similarities to English- Canadian Theatre? • Both derived from Shakespearean style • Both exploring identity • Regional– specific to a location • Attempt to define how they’re not American

  5. What Play Would Best Represent French Theatre Best? • Les Belles Soeurs by Michel Tremblay: because it expresses their everyday life and demonstrates their subtle sense of humour • Microcosm of Quebec as a whole– bitter, unhappy people wishing for their independence • Germaine can be representative of the Canadian government– oblivious to the bitterness of the people around her

  6. What Are Typical Characters Like? • They’re French • All have witty, dry, subtle sense of humour • Always have a hint of humour incorporated into their characters • Self- absorbed

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