Devilman Crybaby is a Greek Tragedy
There is a Chorus that states events of the play to fill the viewers in on events- the rappers
Its based on myth and history and religion- the Bible
The prologue which is the background for the story is established by a single actor or through dialogue between two actors- Ryo giving his little “I didn’t know about love only suffering speech”
The parados or the entrance of the chorus with their chanting lyrics- the rappers meeting Miki on the dock.
Strophe and antistrophe aka two different versions/voices of the chorus- the rappers splitting up as the show goes on.
the hamartia or the tragic human flaw or error that leads to misfortune- Akira’s empathy opening him up for pain or Ryo just being an ass leading to, well, everything.
Hubris or the pride and insolence that makes one think they are better than God which leads the protagonist to break moral law and will vainly try transcending normal limitations or ignore divine warning with calamitous results- *cough* RYO *cough*
the recognition, when the main character finds out something that strongly affects their actions- this can be when Miki dies and Akira goes after Ryo, or when Akira dies and Ryo cries.
reversal, after the recognition when the character has a reversal of fortune- Akira dying after trying to stop Ryo. Ryo realizing he’s alone after killing Akira.
Catastrophe, the moment marking the protagonist’s failure usually at the end- The world destroyed. Akira dead and Ryo alone only for God to come down and reset the whole thing.
Fate, the force or plan which controls one’s destiny- God
And my personal fav, Catharsis, the purging of the viewer’s emotions- everyone at the end of Devilman Crybaby.
Devilman Crybaby is a Greek tragedy, thank you
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