Article
Metaphor II: Understanding Dramatic Form In The Transportation Systems Of Metaphor
The Journal of Religion and Theatre
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2004
Keywords
- Dramatic metaphor,
- Dramatic fiction,
- Tragicomedy
Disciplines
Abstract
This paper is a continuation of an investigation into the essence of metaphor. I will argue here that dramatic action seems to epitomize that essence and intensify it. Further, I will argue that the world of tragicomedy is an ancient, almost genetic metaphor for the course of human events and the way of the world. It is a form of perception, a way of knowing. The vitality of contemporary tragicomedy, and the analogy between dramatic action and the metaphors of physics show us how fundamental this view has come to be.
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Tragicomedy; Drama--History and criticism
Subjects - Names (LCNAF)
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616—Criticism and interpretation; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear; Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018. Brief history of time
Genre/Form
articles
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Daniel Larner. "Metaphor II: Understanding Dramatic Form In The Transportation Systems Of Metaphor" The Journal of Religion and Theatre Vol. 3 Iss. 1 (2004) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/daniel_larner/15/