Violence in theatreThe problem of violence in

various forms are also encountered in the theatre, most theatre games occurs

violence , but there are games which are based on violence.

These performances are usually a part of educational activities,

they end with problem of violence and they are some

means to limit it.

Jozef Gregor Tajovský Statky- zmätky

Zuza and Ďuro are expecting a baby. From the beginning they are happy but

then he starts to walk to pubs, he doesn‘t care of Zuza. Zuza is sadder everyday.

But his family gave guilt of Ďuro‘s behavior to her. Ďuro makes a mockery from her. Zuza decides to leave him and

he finds a new wife. Later, when they have a son, Ďuro comes to Zuzka to ask for pardon and return to her again. She tells him that her anger is gone, but she

will never give him their son.

West Side StoryAt the party Tony ( Riff-Jet leaders best friend) is meeting Maria (sister of sharks

leader Bernard) and they are liking to each other. Maria asks Tony to prevent the battle. On the second day before

Tonys eyes Bernardo kills his friend Riff. Tony accidentally kills Bernardo in fury.

Maria knows the death of his brother, but she is still promising eternal love to Tony.

But Chino from Sharks finds Tony and shoot him. Tony dies in the arms of Maria

here, with these two young people and their tragedy, the two gangs are

reconciling ...

Violence in the films

Nowadays in 21st century violence is present

everywhere. Mainly in the films, serials and realityshows. Children and young people are

influenced the most. Sustaining watching of violent scenes brings these pictures

into their subconscious.

Bathory• The film is based on a story of Elisabeth Bathory, Hungarian noble in 16. and 17.

century, taking place in Upper

Hungary, recent Slovakia.

Elisabeth Bathory was famous for

murders of many young virgins and bathing in their

blood. In the film, count Thurzo was to blame for all. She was manipulated by him after her husband died.

Thurzo pretended a murder to put her into prison and obtain her

property. He incited her daughters and sons in

law against her, only her son stayed faightful.

After she died he had to adapt as well.

Jánošík „Slovak Robin Hood“

The story of Juraj Jánošik, who robbed

rich citizens and gave their properties to

poor, is the theme of more than one film

ever shot.The violence in the film isn´t for its sake, the aim was to show

cruelty as a consequence of

certain life choices and to show the way of

freedom and independence. „We

wouldn´t understand Jánošík´s fate without

a pain...“