Question

Why did Chekhov and other early Modernist playwrights use plain, realistic dialogue?
Question 5 options:

A)

To appeal to the audience and reveal the complexities of human relationships

B)

To create works that could be produced and performed in a short amount of time

C)

To comment on the lives of upper-class citizens of the time

D)

To allow for slapstick and physical comedy within the performances

Answers

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The correct answer is:

A) To appeal to the audience and reveal the complexities of human relationships

Early Modernist playwrights like Chekhov used plain, realistic dialogue to reflect the true nature of human interactions and the subtleties of everyday life, which helped to highlight the complexities of human relationships.