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Antigone by Sophocles

Derived understanding from Aristotle's definition Tragedy Derived understanding from Aristotle's definition

Structure of Greek Tragedy Prologue provides the exposition

Structure of Greek Tragedy Parados Chorus makes first entrance – gives its perspective

Structure of Greek Tragedy Episodra Episodes= scenes Characters engage in dialogue

Structure of Greek Tragedy Stasimon Choral ode after each Episodra

Structure of Greek Tragedy Exodus Last scene Follows final episode and stasimon

Compare How do the structural elements of Greek tragedy compare to the elements of modern drama or film? In your notes, point out and explain similarities and differences you see.