Facing a cold,hostile universe,playwrights of this "ism" felt that what happens in life cannot be explained logically,that human existence is futile,that relationships are ineffective,language is imprecise and that traditional structures of plays fail to reflect the ridiculousness,meaninglessness,anxiety,and chaos of the world.

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The description perfectly matches the ideas of Absurdism, which emphasizes the meaningless and chaotic nature of the world and rejects traditional structures and logical explanations. Surrealism and Dadaism may also reject traditional structures, but they usually have different motivations and styles. Expressionism and Naturalism are more focused on realistic portrayals of human experiences and emotions.

Facing a Cold,hostile Universe,playwrights of This "Ism" Felt That What