The Dramatic Form and Riders to the Sea
A major difference between dramatic form and other literary forms is its desire to “embody the human experience not only visually and aurally but profoundly (as a true representation).” (Clugston, 2010, 13.3). This means that whilst it utilises poetic and literary techniques, it engages its audience through its presentation of setting, its actors’ portrayal of characters, the expression of language, emotions and its presentation of values which are implicit to the play and the human condition equally. This is presented in John Synge’s Riders to the Sea his presentation of his characters as being true representatives of Ireland in ...
