1. What best describes the worldview and purpose of Baroque theatre?
2. Which feature is most characteristic of Baroque theatre as a theatrical form?
3. Which type of theatre in the Siglo de Oro was performed for the general public in corrales de comedias?
Baroque theatre — traits?
Skeptical view, spectacle, fleeting life, mix arts.
Siglo de Oro theatre types?
Popular, courtly, religious (auto sacramental).
Baroque theatre traits
Skeptical view of life, spectacle, synthesis of entertainment and reflection.
Siglo de Oro theatre types
Popular, courtly, religious with autos sacramentales.
Corrales de comedias
Public theatres with specific structure for plays.
Lope de Vega's caracteristicas
Comedia nueva; flexible versification, unified action.
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