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Analyse the dramatic uses of the Chorus in Greek tragedy; in what ways do traces of the choric function occur in twentieth-century drama?

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English

 

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May 6, 2011

 

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As Greek drama progressed, the writers of tragedies began to use the Chorus more as a character in its own right, with feelings and opinions. The Chorus were witnesses to the tragedy, but also often encouraged the tragedy to happen, incensing the characters and prompting them to act . The Chorus can serve a number of different roles to the dramatist...
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These roles vary from play to play, and from playwright to playwright. They perform in some cases a narrator role, often setting the scene and ethical and political atmosphere of the piece, yet they also often interact with the actors, at points questioning their actions and giving advice. They also, through the pace and style of their songs/dances/dialogue set the mood of the play, and demonstrate changes in mood throughout the play...
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