Which of the following best describes epic theater as defined by Berthold Brecht ?
Correct answer: B. Epic theater turns the passive spectator into an active observer.
- A. Epic theater is plot-driven theater.
- B. Epic theater turns the passive spectator into an active observer.
- C. Epic theater privileges feeling over reason.
- D. Epic theater maintains the illusion of realism.
Explanation
Brecht’s epic theatre uses techniques such as narration, interruption, and the alienation effect to prevent passive emotional identification. It makes spectators think critically and become active observers rather than preserving an illusion of realism.
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