Towards an Epistemology of the Stage?: A Response to Supriya Chaudhuri ("Eyes Wide Shut") (original) (raw)

This essay explores the potential epistemological insights offered by theatrical performances, particularly through the works of Shakespeare and Jonson. It engages with the implications of the Platonic critique of theater, questioning what knowledge can arise from theatrical representation. By examining key scenes and the dynamics between characters and audiences, the author argues that tragedy and dramatic irony serve as critical tools for understanding the complexities of knowledge and perception in the theater, ultimately prompting a reconsideration of how we engage with what is represented onstage.