Why So Angry, German Theater? Crash Course Theater #27

The video explores the evolution of German theater from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, highlighting key movements such as Sturm und Drang, Weimar Classicism, and Romanticism. It discusses the contributions of playwrights like GE Lessing, Friedrich Schiller, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, focusing on their impact on theater and society. The video also delves into Goethe's Faust, examining its themes and significance in German dramatic literature.

What role did the character Hanswurst play in the development of German theater?

Discuss the significance of the Weimar Classicism movement in German theater.

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the themes of Romantic plays?

In what ways did Romanticism differ from the earlier Sturm und Drang movement?