The Moral Aspects of the Dramas of Tamayo Y Baus

Author

Carroll H. Conway

Publication Date

1-1-1934

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to make a critical study of the dramas of Tamayo y Baus with a view to ascertaining whether or not the insistence on a moral tends to weak his dramas. It is the plan of the study to classify the dramas under the following heads: (1) lesser social plays based on moral proverbs, (2) more important plays distinctly social, (3) more important plays generally conceded to be free of any overt attempt to moralize, and (4) other minor plays. The plays of each of these divisions will be carefully studied and specific cases will be identified in which an attempt to secure a certain moral effect has distorted character, weakened plot, created unnatural atmosphere, or lessened the dramatic force in any other way. On the other hand, instances wherein a moral lesson is taught to the advantage of the drama will be pointed out and due credit given therefor.

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

None

Second Committee Member

J.E. Englebirk

Third Committee Member

George St. Clair

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Conway, Carroll H.. "The Moral Aspects of the Dramas of Tamayo Y Baus." (1934). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/span_etds/44