Possibilities of Applying M.M. Bakhtin's Theory of Polyphony to the Analysis of Dramatic Works

The subject of the study is possibility applying M.M. Bakhtin's theory polyphony to analysis dramatic works. Bakhtin’s concept "polyphony" associated with identification a new novel genre – polyphonic and type artistic thinking, which different from monological type. Bakhtin justified phenomenon on example work F.M. Dostoevsky, does it have wider distribution? According many Chinese researchers, can be applied not only but also dramaturgy W. Shakespeare, A.P. Chekhov, playwright Gao Xingjian, etc. They try analyze features various works, relying polyphony. However, some researchers do accurately interpret concept. discover elements in thus consider quite polyphonic. In this article, author examines statements about monologue drama reveals inaccuracy researchers’ interpretations Based conducted research, we came conclusion that go beyond limits genre, cannot scientific novelty lies fact article concepts terms incorrect use modern literary studies. author's special contribution research topic determine scope application identify state reception China.