Η αναπαράσταση της παιδικής ηλικίας στα θεατρικά κείμενα του παιδικού περιοδικού Φάρος της Κωνσταντινούπολης (1909-1912)

Abstract

At the beginning of the 20^th century, the Greek press plays an important role for the survival of the Hellenism of Constantinople. In particular, the texts published in the children's periodical press help to strengthen the national consciousness of children and young people in order to preserve language, religion and national ideals. Pharos (Lighthouse), an illustrated magazine for children and adolescents, was published in Constantinople by Tomaso A. Depasta. The magazine follows the standards of the Athenian children's magazine I Diaplasis ton Paidon (Children’s Guidance). On the pages of Pharos the presence of theatrical plays for children is important. Through these theatrical texts matters that concern the education of young children are brought out. After all, during the period under consideration, children’s theatre is not perceived as a separate and independent art form, but as a means for education and guidance, one of many. That is why the themes of the theatrical plays that concern the playwrights, who are also pedagogues, are turning to love for country, faith in God, while there are many that aim to cultivate devotion to the family and the formation of virtuous citizens. Young children, with their virtues and shortcomings, provide the opportunity to write plays with a strong didactic character.