In German language and literature, which theatrical convention was radically rejected in Peter Handke's 1966 work Publikumsbeschimpfung?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The illusion of an autonomous fictional world on stage
- Step 1: Peter Handke's 'Sprechstück' eliminated traditional plot, set decor, and dramatic characters, turning the theatrical presentation into direct verbal reflection and provocation directed at the spectators. Answer: The illusion of an autonomous fictional world on stage. Why not the others: The inclusion of spoken dialogues among actors, The presence of living actors before an auditorium and The usage of modern vernacular German syntax do not fit this definition or historical context.
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