TA 10 Blog #1

         Theater is a way of portraying a character that is given, and the audience is aware that the actor is simply playing a role. Mimicry is typically found in nature. Animals can use mimicry to fool a predator. Unfortunately, mimicry can also be found in the real world. mimicry can be very dangerous; hence, making laws and moral codes. When watching theater, the audience knows that the actor is not who he portrays to be. Mimicry is dangerous; theater is accepting an identity.

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         I believe that humans have encouraged the development of theater because they want to escape reality.  Personally when I watch theater, I somewhat feel what the actors feel. If there is a bad/evil character in a play, I feel as if i need to be mad at the person. When watching  a love story develop on stage, I feel as if I am falling in love with the couple. Theater is very relatable, and it can make one feel many emotions. People like to sit and watch without having to think about the outside world. Theater is also a way of expressing what others can't say. Plays can be about pretty much anything; they are very diverse. People can make comedies, tragedies, plays that make fun of people in power (i.e. government); the list goes on. Basically, people wanted to develop theater because they wanted to relax and enjoy someone else's story.