The Origin of Drama (Introduction)

The term 'Drama' is derived from the Greek word which means to act/action. It is a literary composition which is represented in performance. Aristotle's "Poetics" is the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory. According to Aristotle, the main aim for the existence of drama is to instruct and delight the spectators. He says that drama is an imitation of action (human). 

Western drama has its roots from the Classical Greek Drama and it originated during the festival of Dionysus, when there was much ritualized dancing and singing. There were two types of plays originated, they were tragedy and comedy plays. Tragedy represents the serious and grim reality whereas comedy represents the lighter side of human mind.