The chorus had many functions Functions of the chorus 1. An agent: gives advice, asks, and takes part 2. Establishes ethical frameworks, sets up standard by which action will be judged 3. Ideal spectator - reacts as playwright hopes audience would 4. Sets mood and heightens dramatic effects 5. Adds movement, spectacle, song, and dance 6...
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Adds movement, spectacle, song, and dance 6. Rhythmical function - pauses / paces the action so that the audience can reflect. (Website1) The actors of the Greek theater were their playwrights, but by 449 B.C. there were contest for actors. There is some evidence that there were only three actors used for a play and they relied on costume changes to account for all the characters in a play...
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The History of Greek Theater Aristotle’s analysis of tragedy began with a description of the effect such a work had on the audience as a “catharsis” or purging of the emotions. He decided that catharsis was the purging of two specific emotions, pity and fear...	9 / 2442
The History of Greek Theater Aristotle's analysis of tragedy began with a description of the effect such a work had on the audience as a "catharsis" or purging of the emotions. He decided that catharsis was the purging of two specific emotions, pity and fear...	9 / 2445
The History of Greek Theater Aristotle's analysis of tragedy began with a description of the effect such a work had on the audience as a "catharsis" or purging of the emotions. He decided that catharsis was the purging of two specific emotions, pity and fear...	9 / 2445
The History Of Greek Theater Aristotle's analysis of tragedy began with a description of the effect such a work had on the audience as a "catharsis" or purging of the emotions. He decided that catharsis was the purging of two specific emotions, pity and fear...	9 / 2445