The study of Drama (reference 1) 1. Dependence of the Drama upon conditions of Stage-Representation. The Drama and the Novel, The Drama as ‘Stage-play’, Dependence of the Drama on Stage Conditions, Illustration: Greek Tragedy, Another Illustration: The Shakespearean Drama. 2. Plot in the Drama. 3. Characterisation in the Drama. Its Conditions: Brevity of Treatment— Impersonality—Methods of Characterisation —Action—Dialogue—The Soliloquy and ‘Aside’—Shakespeare’s Use of Soliloquy. 4. The Natural Divisions of a Dramatic Plot. Exposition—Initial Incident or Exciting Force—Rising Action—Crisis—Falling Action or Dénouement— Catastrophe or Conclusion—Some General Considerations. 5. Some Features of Dramatic Design. Parallelism—Contrast—In Plot—In Characterisation — Ethical Use of Contrast—Dramatic Irony—Concealment and Surprise. 6. The Different Types of Drama. Greek Drama—The Chorus—Latin Drama— Early History of Modern Drama—Triumph of the Romantic Type in England — The Spanish Drama —Comparison of the Neo-Classic and Romantic Types —Themes and Styles— Unity and Variety of Tone—The Three Unities—The Unities of Time and Place— Unity of Action—Narrative and Action—Narrative and Action in Shakespeare — The Contemporary Drama. 7. The Drama as Criticism of Life. Drama for students (reference 2) 1. Calm Down Mother – by Megan Terry 2. The Deserter – by Norman Beim