Dulcitius
by Hrostsvitha of Gandersheim
Dulcitius
Description:
The Roman Governor, Dulcitius, pushes the faith of three virgin sisters, Agape, Chionia, and Hirena, to the test when he forcefully attempts to convert the sisters out of Christianity. Out of faith, the sisters die rather than convert.
Protagonist - Hirena/Virgin Sisters (along with virgin sisters, remains faithful to Christianity despite threats and death)
Antagonist - Dulcitius (fails to persuade the virgins out of their Christian faith)
Stock Character - Diocletian (acts as a power/ruler figure in the play)
Language & Themes:
Because of Hrostsvitha's Christian faith, Dulcitius is written with biblical language influence and in the Latin language. Overall, Dulcitius is a morality play based on faith and power and it is considered to be one of Hostsvitha's most comedic works.
Time Comparison:
Compared to other plays of the early Middle Ages, Dulcitius fits in well among other works based off of Christian beliefs and pagan traditions. Some historians agree that Hrostsvitha's work served as foundation for the rebirth of theatre and drama after ancient times.
Sources:
The Northon Anthology of Drama: Volume One (Third Edition) Pages 471-475
http://www.classics.ucsb.edu/classes/clas130-F08/week8/3.DULCITUS.htm
https://prezi.com/qt9t4eepddmp/types-of-medieval-drama/
Author:
Hrostsvitha of Gandersheim was a canoness in the tenth-century from the community of Gandersheim. She was the first known Christian dramatist and is credited to be the first female playwright. Hrostsvitha is normally assumed to be noble of birth.
Characters:
DIOCLETIAN, a Roman emperor
AGAPE, a holy virgin
CHIONIA, a holy virgin
HIRENA, a holy virgin
DULCITIUS, a Roman governor
DULCITIUS’ WIFE
SOLDIERS
GUARDS
Character types:
Antagonist - Dulcitius (fails to persuade the virgins out of their Christian faith)
Stock Character - Diocletian (acts as a power/ruler figure in the play)
Play Structure:
Short in length and set up in a linear structure, where the play has causations for its effects/results.
Language & Themes:
Because of Hrostsvitha's Christian faith, Dulcitius is written with biblical language influence and in the Latin language. Overall, Dulcitius is a morality play based on faith and power and it is considered to be one of Hostsvitha's most comedic works.
Time Comparison:
Compared to other plays of the early Middle Ages, Dulcitius fits in well among other works based off of Christian beliefs and pagan traditions. Some historians agree that Hrostsvitha's work served as foundation for the rebirth of theatre and drama after ancient times.
Sources:
The Northon Anthology of Drama: Volume One (Third Edition) Pages 471-475
http://www.classics.ucsb.edu/classes/clas130-F08/week8/3.DULCITUS.htm
https://prezi.com/qt9t4eepddmp/types-of-medieval-drama/
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