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Title: Ghost Sonata as an Expressionism play
Description: “The Ghost Sonata” is a dramatic work by Strindberg and was written in 1907. The form of the play is expressionistic, which means that it was written to evoke specific emotions in the audience. Strindberg’s Ghost Sonata is an expressionistic play that utilizes a text reference to build meaning and provide a more complete understanding of its themes.

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Ghost Sonata as an Expressionism play
• What is expressionism?
It is a literary movement
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In starting, this technique was used in
painting and poetry then it’s used in dramas and novels
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When Industrial revolution came then
people were transferred in city areas from rural areas
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To understand character psychological condition and spiritual inner being
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A style of painting, music or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner world of
emotions rather than external Reality
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In
expressionism, there is focus on subjective thoughts
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In paintings, Artists used very
dark and violent colors to express inner feelings
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*Die Bruce* (The Bridge)
*Der Blue Reiter* ( The Blue Rider)

▪ First Group:
They worked to fill the gap between old world and new world
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So that, to explain their feelings about the societal progress, they protraitied
streets of cities and life in cities
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They think, the writer creates a relation between physical world
and spiritual world
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They made fragmantic pictures and filled very
dark colors that are expressed human’s inner feelings
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There was chaos and
destruction
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▪ Ghost Sonata as an expressionist play:
“The Ghost Sonata” is a dramatic work by Strindberg and was written in 1907
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Strindberg’s Ghost Sonata is an expressionistic play that utilizes a text reference to build meaning and
provide a more complete understanding of its themes
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First, it refers to the
fact that the play is an expressionistic work, meaning that it is designed to evoke a strong emotional
response in the viewer
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Finally, the title could
also be seen as a reference to the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, in which Orpheus descends into
the underworld in an attempt to rescue his wife from death
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a
stylish apartment building in Stockholm
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According to the expressionism, the writer focused on interpretation intense inner emotions such as guilt
through different character of mummy
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We all wearing masks to deal the society or worldly life
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▪ Examples of Expressionist play:
“ The thing is, my eyes are in flamed , as you can see
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Will you take my
handkerchief – it’s quiet clean – and dip it in the fresh water and bathe my eyes
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The face of
character seems gloomy
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We have erred and we have sinned, we like all the
rest
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Strindberg uses these characters to explore different aspects of human nature
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“You poor little child, child of this world of illusion, guilt, suffering, and death, this world of endless
change, disappointment, and pain
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In these lines The Student says after the very end of the drama when the Girl dies
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While some critics have praised Ghost Sonata for its innovative form and content, others have criticized it
for being too confusing or difficult to understand
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▪ Elements of Expressionism in Ghost sonata:
August Strindberg’s play Ghost Sonata is considered an expressionistic work for its use of elements like
distorted reality, exaggerated emotions, and dreamlike sequences
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The characters and events are laden with symbolic meaning, representing broader themes and ideas rather
than straightforward depictions of human interactions
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Psychological Depth:

Expressionist plays often explore the depths of human psychology, and “Ghost Sonata” is no exception
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In “Ghost Sonata,” the
setting and events may not follow a linear, logical sequence, adding to the dream-like quality of the play
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Alienation and Isolation:

Expressionism often highlights the isolation and alienation experienced by individuals in modern society
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“Ghost Sonata” contains eerie and unsettling elements that heighten the sense of dread
and discomfort
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Social Critique:

Like many expressionist works, “Ghost Sonata” carries a critical undertone
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Critics have debated the significance of this structure in conveying the disjointed and chaotic
nature of the characters’ experiences
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Some may argue that the emotional intensity and symbolic language of
expressionism enhance the audience’s understanding of the human condition, while others may find the
style distancing or difficult to relate to
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As time progresses, newer
generations of critics may bring fresh insights and perspectives to the play
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Its use of symbolism, psychological exploration, and a distorted, dream-like atmosphere create a
haunting and thought-provoking theatrical experience
Title: Ghost Sonata as an Expressionism play
Description: “The Ghost Sonata” is a dramatic work by Strindberg and was written in 1907. The form of the play is expressionistic, which means that it was written to evoke specific emotions in the audience. Strindberg’s Ghost Sonata is an expressionistic play that utilizes a text reference to build meaning and provide a more complete understanding of its themes.