1 How are the theatrical forms of comedy and tragedy different from each other? In your answer,explain what each one does,and how it deals with the idea of conflict. Even if they are both telling the same kind of story,why is "sad"and the other one "funny"?
2 Explain (do Not simply make a list ) of at least three way that film/movies are different from theatre. Do these differences make movies "better" than theatre,or simply "different"? Support your answer with some examples from the movies that we saw and discussed in class.
3 How are classical Western dance (ballet)and classical Thai dance (ละครใน)similar to each other? How are they different ? In your answer ,give some examples of both technical and artistic similarities and/or different.
4 Why is dance an important form of expression and communication in human society ? What are is s religious and ritual functions? In many culture it is important "to know how to dance".Why?
5 Explain the difference between a "closed form" and an "open form " in music . What historical time periods do these forms come from? How does the structure of modern contemporary music show or express one or both of these forms?