What is a prequel in literature and drama?
Q: What is a prequel in literature and drama?
A: Prequel is a term used in literature and drama to refer to a fusion of the words 'precursor' and 'sequel', which describes a story that is told in several stages, and it is natural to tell it in order of time.
Q: Can a prequel be part of a series of books or movies?
A: Yes, correct use of the term 'prequel' is only applied when work is part of a series, and when the later publication refers to an earlier time.
Q: What is an example of a movie series with prequels?
A: Star Wars is an example of a movie series with prequels, including Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Q: Are prequels a new concept?
A: No, prequels are an old idea, although they are often used today in movie and television drama.
Q: What is the Cypria?
A: The Cypria is a work of Ancient Greek literature that is a prequel to Homer's Iliad.
Q: What is a back-story?
A: A back-story is the background story of a main story or character.
Q: Should a prequel be told in order of time?
A: Yes, when a story is told in several stages, it is natural to tell it in order of time, although this does not always happen for various reasons.
