Postaci kobiece w sztukach jezuickich od połowy XVIII wieku – na wybranych przykładach
Female characters in the Jesuits’ plays since the second half of 18th century – on selected examples

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses selected Jesuit plays from the mid-18th century, in which there are female figures, contrary to the rules adopted at the end of the 16th century (Ratio studiorum). The analysis of the works was preceded by theoretical considerations on the attitude of the Jesuits to women’s roles. Polemical theoretical statements and the introduction of playwrights to the tragedies in which they justified the lack of female figures were reminded. The analysis showed that the heroines of collegiate art could be allegories, personifications or mythological figures. Their actions were most often a symbolic commentary on the main action of the dramas. The efforts of authors translating foreign-language dramas into Polish, aimed at adapting the original to the requirements of collegiate scenes, were also analysed. A significant part of the article consists of an analysis of several texts in which female roles appeared. Intentional dramaturgy has been presented, consisting of elevating female figures and constructing them on the basis of models known from male roles.

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