Prologue In Greek Tragedy, the prologue was usually composed to introduce the drama. Lines Antigone and Ismene open the play with the prologue Sets.

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Prologue In Greek Tragedy, the prologue was usually composed to introduce the drama. Lines 1-116 Antigone and Ismene open the play with the prologue Sets up fear and pity for Antigone Sets up theme of law of state vs. law of the gods Discussion sets us up for what lies ahead War is not all glory

The chorus provides us with vital background information Parados The song originally sung by the Greek chorus as it first enters the theater. Originally named for the corridors at the front of the Greek stage from which the chorus entered. Lines 117-179 The chorus provides us with vital background information -Theme: war is not all glory -Sets up discussion for Hubris -Demonstrates arrogance of brothers

Scene Ode Scene I In media res. The Prologue and Parados set us up for the actions and dialogue in the first Scene of the play. Ode Song of the chorus that separates the scenes. Usually comments on the actions of the play. In media res We begin scene I in the middle of the action

Paean Exodus Hymn of praise Lines 1239-1272 Exit or final scene of the play. Opposite of Parados Provides audience with closure Lines 1273-end