During the English Restoration, breeches roles were A. ...

[mspears3]

During the English Restoration, breeches roles were
 
  A. performed by men in tight pants.
  B. performed by women in pants exposing their ankles.
  C. performed by men in drag.
  D. all of the above.

Question 2

Discuss the characteristics of various types of plays found in Medieval Europe. What was the goal of drama at this time?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[kjo;oj]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

The Middle Ages saw the emergence of theatrical genres unrelated to the traditions of tragedy and comedy. Liturgical dramas, sung in Latin and performed by clergy and choirboys grew into more complex cycle plays, performed in the vernacular by members of the community. These plays depicted Bible stories and included a mix of religious doctrine and local comic elements. Variations on the cycle plays include passion playsepisodic plays depicting events from the passion of Christ, and saint plays, or miracle plays, which depict events from the lives of saints. Morality plays use allegorical characters to depict moral lessons. The goal of drama at the time was to teach religion and unite the community around the church.

[mspears3]

Gracias!

[rleezy04]

Excellent