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Early religious activity consisted of dancing in a forest glade for the gods. This morphed into a stage and dance floor in cities where actors were also progressively introduced, and depicted a traditional story of past events involving the downfall of a noble person; the chorus remained to dance and sing the accompaniment to the tragic events recited by the actors.
In its developed form, a consecutive trilogy of inter-linked tragedies was performed, followed by a cleansing duo of a filthy satyr play and a comedy. The overall effect was catharthis - a day of mind-blowing tragedy and a mind-clearing transition to laughter. This was done as part of a religious festival, with several days of the tragedy-satyr-comedy sequence repeated.
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What are the two types of drama?
Comedy and Tragedy. Although actually Shakespeare wrote as many Histories as he did Tragedies (10). Comedies were what he wrote the most (18).
What Is a gentle dance performed in many of the greek tragedy plays?
emmeleia
What are the ratings and certificates for Ghost Whisperer - 2005 Greek Tragedy 4-15?
Ghost Whisperer - 2005 Greek Tragedy 4-15 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12 Netherlands:9 (slightly cut) USA:TV-PG
What playwrights wrote tragic heroes who lacked the noble qualities typical of their counterparts in Greek tragedy?
I, III, and IV
What is Aristophanes masterpiece work?
Lysistrata-He was a dramatist, like Shakespeare.
Where did the word 'tragedy' originate?
Tragedy is from ancient Doric Greek, meaning a "goat weaner" it was used by shakespeares actors.
What is protagonist of a Greek tragedy as what?
The protagonist of a Greek tragedy is typically the main character or hero who drives the action of the play. They often face a tragic flaw or circumstance that leads to their downfall, invoking feelings of pity and fear in the audience.
Who is considered the father of greek tragedy?
Aeschylus is recognized as the father of Greek tragedy
What was used in Elizabethan tragedy but not in a greek tragedy?
A comic foil
Which was part of Elizabethan tragedy but not greek tragedy?
comic foil
How did Greek Philosopher Aristotle describe tragedy?
Greek philosophy describes tragedy as an "imitation of an action"
What themes were in common in Greek tragedy?
Themes in greek tragedy are the nature of divinity and the relations of human beings to the gods.
What are two ancient Greek plays?
A greek comedy or a greek tragedy
Elizabethan tragedy borrowed elements from Greek tragedy is this true?
yes it is
Where did greek theater originate?
Greek theater originated as festivals honoring the gods. In Athens, during the festivals, men would perform songs to welcome Dionysus. These songs and performances adapted into three styles; Tragedy, Comedy and Satire.
Which was part of Elizabethan tragedy but not part of Greek tragedy?
The use of blank verse, iambic pentameter, and the portrayal of morally ambiguous characters were elements of Elizabethan tragedy that were not typically found in Greek tragedy.
What is the Greek tragedy and why was it important to the Greek culture?
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