303. THE TECHNIQUE OF SANSKRIT DRAMA 337

THE TECHNIQUE OF SANSKRIT DRAMA 337

(e) Different kinds of dramatic presentation, according to the difference in the subject-matter, the hero and the basic mental state. (f) Different kinds of hero and heroine and the manner of delineating their character.

3. The stage-manager's point of view :- From this point of view the following aspects have been studied :-- (a) The size, the construction and the management of the theatre. (b) Choice of actors according to the temperament, height, complexion, facial cut, morality, intelle- ctual back-ground and general life of the persons to be represented. (c) The nature of the physical, moral, intellectual and spiritual training to equip the actors for doing full justice to the parts allotted to them.

(d) Life of the actors. (e) Social conditions necessary for the dramatic pre- sentation.

(f) Importance of woman on the stage.

(g) Necessity of dance and music on the stage. (h) The necessities of presentation. 4. The social point of view. From the social point of view the following aspects have been studied :-- (a) Moral purpose of drama and the manner, in which it is fulfilled. 43