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The Structure and Function of the Greek Chorus

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1 The Structure and Function of the Greek Chorus

2 Structure of a Greek Tragedy
Prologue Parados (chorus' opening song) Scenes/Odes (alternating scenes and odes—scene1,ode 1; scene 2, ode 2) Exodus

3 Structure of the Greek Chorus
1. group of men 2. wore light masks 3. sang and danced

4 Function of the Greek Chorus
1. separated scenes 2. summarized action in previous scenes 3. gave background on action prior to the opening of the play 4. foreshadowed future action 5. advised the central character 6. represented the “voice of the people”

5 Layout of the Greek Theater

6 Greek Theater

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