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The Chorus still plays an integral part in modern theatre. In ancient Greek theatre, the Chorus would emphasize the main points of the plot line, just as the ensemble emphasizes the themes in song in modern musical theatre.
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The purpose of a greek chorus?
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What is the difference between classic drama and modern drama?
Classic dramas usually mean they're older. I just stick with Shakespeare, but any playwright in his period will do. And modern/contemporary are newer plays.
The purpose of a greek chorus?
The chorus offers a variety of background and summary information to help the audience follow the performance. It comments on themes, and shows how an ideal audience might react to the drama. It also represents the population in any particular story, in sharp contrast with many of the themes of the ancient Greek plays which tended to be about heroes, gods and goddesses.
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