Playwrights are affected, consciously or unconsciously, by the conditions under which they conceive and write, by their own socioeconomic status, by personal background, by religious or political position, and by their purpose in writing. The literary form of the play and its stylistic elements will be influenced by tradition, a received body of theory and dramatic criticism, as well as by the author’s innovative energy. Auxiliary theatre arts such as music and design also have their own controlling traditions and conventions, which the playwright must respect. The size and shape of the playhouse, the nature of its stage and equipment, ...(100 of 10729 words)