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Greek Theater. Structure of the Chorus All male (comprising of 15-20 men) Always on stage Sang and danced sideways on stage Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc.

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1 Greek Theater

2 Structure of the Chorus All male (comprising of 15-20 men) Always on stage Sang and danced sideways on stage Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc. Leader of the chorus would speak to the main character or chorus Function of the Chorus Set the tone Give background information Summarize events Give advice Act like a jury

3 Roots in Worship of Dionysus God of wine and revelry

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5 Dionysus Theater in Athens

6 Chorus

7 Masks of Greek Theater

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10 Maenads and Satyrs

11 Dionysus and Satyrs

12 Sophocles

13 Delphi

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15 Oracle of Delphi

16 Oedipus and Sphinx

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