The Paradox and Its Manifestations in the Iraqi Theatrical show

Abstract

Abstract:

This research deals with the concept of apparent contradiction in theatrical performance, based on the theatrical roots and forms that established this trend since its early emergence in the theater, through its development and crystallization at the global level in the modern era, reaching its manifestations in the Iraqi theatrical performance, where its growth, development and most prominent artistic manifestations are studied. Based on this vision, the title of the research came: (Apparent contradiction and its manifestations in the Iraqi theatrical performance). It included four chapters. The first chapter dealt with (the methodological framework): starting with the research problem that revolved around the following question: (What is apparent contradiction, and how was it manifested in the Iraqi theatrical performance?), and the importance of the research that stemmed from the fact that this study is the first in the academic field. The aim of the research lies in identifying: (apparent contradiction and its manifestations in the Iraqi theatrical performance), and the limits of the research: Temporal: (2014 AD), spatial: Iraq, and thematic: studying (apparent contradiction and its manifestations in the Iraqi theatrical performance), in addition to defining the terms and procedural definitions. The second chapter (the theoretical framework) included two sections: The first section dealt with: (the apparent contradiction, the concept of references), while the second section dealt with: (the manifestations of the apparent contradiction in the theatrical performance), in addition to mentioning the indicators that resulted from the theoretical framework. The researcher devoted the third chapter to the research procedures, as the research sample was identified and chosen intentionally to be a model for analysis, and it was represented by the play (Cartoon Dreams) written by (Karim Shagdel) and directed by (Kazem Nassar). The researcher adopted the (descriptive) method in analyzing the sample, according to what the nature of the current research dictates. At the end of this research, the researcher concluded by mentioning the results that emerged from the analysis of the research sample, the most important of which are: (The acting performance of (the cleric) was based on a cold mind through his monitoring of himself in the most extreme states of anger, excitement or unbridled revolution, while he himself remained cold and devoid of influence, if his dialogues were shocking, and they all appeared from the tongue of one type, which is the character of the strict religious person). The researcher also reached some conclusions in addition to suggestions and recommendations, then a list of sources..