Development of Drama as a Form
KMGB Government Arts College, Vallbhipur Course : B. A English Sem - 4 Name : Dabhi Nirali Mansukhbhai Paper Name : Introduction to the Study of Literature - 2 Essay Writing Submitted to : Dr. Komal mam Submitted by : Dabhi Nirali M. Development of Drama as a form : Introduction : Drama is generally thought to have started increase between 600 and 200 BC, although some critics trace it to Egyptian religious rights of coronation. The origin of the drama is deep-rooted in the religious predispositions of mankind. This is the case not only with English drama, but with dramas of other nations as well. The ancient Greek and Roman dramas were mostly concerned with religious ceremonials of people. It was the religious elements that resulted in the development of drama. As most of the Bible was written into Latin, common people could not understand its meanings. That’s why the clergy tried to find out some new methods of teaching and expounding the teac...