A Critical Analysis of Themes and Dramatic Techniques in Abbe Gubegna's Amharic Plays
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1992-06
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Addis Ababa Universiy
Abstract
The main objective of
comment on Abbe Gubegna's
ABSTRACT
this research is to
Amharic plays under
analyze and
two main
sections: Thematic analysis and Dramatic Techniques. Before
dealing with these issues the author's biography and his
place in the history of Ethiopia drama are briefly provided.
Most of Abbe's Amharic plays are based on historical
materials from within and without the country in which the
corruption of the administrations and the misery of the
people are depicted. The thematic analysis of the plays
reveal the dichotomy between the author's reformist stand
and his conservative beliefs. On one side he is an out-andout
non-conformist, and
hierarchy and the divine
religiousness
tendencies.
does not.
on the other, he upholds the
guidance of God. His apparent
tally with his change-oriented
The plays are examined chronologically with regard to
their dramatic techniques. They are analyzed from thr ee
angles: dramatic situation, structure, and characterization.
This analysis shows that little technical improvementS have
been made from play to play. Finally, the merits and
demerits of the plays and the author's social contributions
are summarized ..
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Abbe Gubegna's Amharic Plays