Visitation Of The Seulcher Play Analysis

The Visitation of the Sepulcher Drama is such a unique form of literature, and it is the one I enjoy the most. There is just something about the idea of talented/skilled actors and actresses performing a masterpiece onstage that makes me overjoyed. Many themes also boggle my mind when it comes to drama. One of these themes is theology, or religion. This theme inspires me to do the work of Christ, and to be good to my neighbors. One of the more popular plays of this theme is the play, “Visitatio Sepulchri”, or “The Visitation of the Sepulcher”, by James MacMillan. The play revolves around the holiday of Easter, specifically its first occurrence. It shows the visit of Mary Magdalene, and other disciples of Jesus, to his tomb, finding it empty. After this, an angel appears, proclaiming the good news that Jesus has risen from the dead. The play involves a number of dramatic characteristics, such as the setting, which is at the tomb of Jesus, the characters, which …show more content…
The audience should feel a sense of hope towards the play, and they should feel as if salvation was theirs. They should be marked with the tension when they find out that Jesus' body is missing, they should be able to feel with the women who went to Jesus' tomb. After this, they should feel a glimmer of hope and brightness as the angel appears to them. After this, knowing that Jesus, the Saviour of all, is alive and more powerful than ever, the audience should rejoice. They should celebrate that the Saviour is alive, and they should prepare themselves for His second coming. The Visitation of the Sepulcher is truly a work of art in its own right. It provides us with a glimpse of salvation, and an amazing and mind-boggling play, not only for us, but also for the future generations to enjoy