Question

T or F. Despite Realism's explicit purpose to show social ills, the techniques of realism (sets, lights, costumes) became the norm in light comedies and melodramas in which the script itself was not "realistic.

Answer 1

It is true that the techniques of realism intended for showing social ills influenced the production styles of other theatrical genres, even those with less realistic narrative scripts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is True. The techniques of realism developed for showing social ills indeed became the norm in various other theatrical genres, including light comedies and melodramas, regardless of whether the script itself was realistic or not.

Realism emphasized the depiction of everyday life and attempted to portray a truthful, accurate representation of it, influencing not just theatre but literature and visual arts too, encouraging details that lent authenticity to the works regardless of the genre.

Recognizing the contrast between the 'real' and the 'ideal', Realists also rejected romanticized emotionalism and idealism that prevailed before their time, focusing on ordinary, plausible characters and settings.

Yet with time, realism's influence extended beyond its own genre, affecting the staging and production essentials even in areas where the narrative didn't necessitate strict adherence to realism.

Techniques such as setting, lighting, and costume design, grounded in the realism movement, are employed in creating more complex and relatable worlds in plays, regardless of whether these worlds are completely 'realistic' narratively.