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Unit 2: Literary Terms: Problem Play, Kitchen Sink Drama, and Angry Young Man

Stories : A narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, Notes
or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
Poetry : The art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by
beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
Drama : A composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story
involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on
the stage; a play.
Prostitution : The act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.
Traditions : The handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from
generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice.
Sociopolitical : Pertaining to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and political
factors.
Hypocrisy : A pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles,
etc., that one does not really possess.
Intellectuals : A person possessing or showing intellect or mental capacity, especially to a high
degree.
Frustration : A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting
from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.

2.6 Review Questions

1. Define problem play.
2. Mention any two qualities of kitchen sink drama.
3. What is meant by angry young men?
4. Write short notes on the following terms:
(a) Problem play (b) Kitchen sink drama (c) Angry young men
5. Write the two characters each of
(a) Problem play (b) Kitchen sink drama (c) Angry young men
6. Explain the relation among the concepts of kitchen sink drama and family values.
7. What are the elements of problem play?
8. Give some examples of kitchen sink drama.
9. Illustrate that angry young men is a group of middle class playwrights.
10. Elaborate the role of kitchen sink drama in depicting the family values of British
class.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c)
4. social issue 5. complex 6. realism
7. Boas’ writing 8. True 9. False
10. True 11. (a) 12. (b)
13. (c) 14. cultural movement 15. social realism
16. feminine 17. domestic life 18. True

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