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Monday, March 20, 2023

Murder in the Cathedral as a poetic drama - BRITISH DRAMA ASSIGNMENT - IGNOU

          

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-2)

BRITISH DRAMA

ASSIGNMENT 

(Based on Blocks (1 - 10)



Course Code: MEG-02 
Assignment Code: MEG-02/TMA/2022-23 
Max. Marks: 100

7. Discuss Murder in the Cathedral as a poetic drama

Ans:

Murder in the Cathedral is a play by T.S. Eliot, which tells the story of the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. The play is often considered a poetic drama, as it combines the elements of poetry and drama in a unique and powerful way.

One of the key aspects of Murder in the Cathedral that makes it a poetic drama is its use of language. Eliot's writing in the play is highly poetic, with rich and complex imagery, symbolism, and allusions. The language of the play is elevated and formal, with characters speaking in a heightened, almost ritualistic manner. This creates a sense of grandeur and significance, highlighting the weighty themes of the play...............

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