Date of Award
Spring 2014
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Theatre and Dance
First Advisor
Michael Preston
Second Advisor
Mitchell Polin
Abstract
Exploration of the thematic and performative elements in the plays of Eugene Ionesco. 20th century absurdist playwright, Eugene Ionesco, explores the idea of what it means to be human in his plays. I will explore elements of that theme and analyze of these themes in eight of his plays: Victims of Duty, The Lesson, Hunger and Thirst, Exit the King, The Chairs, Amedee, A Stroll in the Air, and The Killer. In addition, I will discuss important performative aspects of his plays as they relate to his theme of humanness.
Recommended Citation
Toner, Carolyn, "The Miracle of Being". Senior Theses, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 2014.
Trinity College Digital Repository, https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/theses/400
Included in
Acting Commons, Dramatic Literature, Criticism and Theory Commons, Other Theatre and Performance Studies Commons, Performance Studies Commons
Comments
Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Dance.