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Comedy and Tragedy were the most popular themes in plays.
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∙ 9y agoModern western theater has its roots in the Greek Tragedy, which had the following typical structure: A 'Prologue' which set up the theme of the story, the 'Parode', which is the entrance of the chorus; 'Episodes', a play consists of several episodes, in them, the actors interact with the chorus; the 'Stasimon', which was the end of each episode, and in which the chorus commented what just happened in the preceding episode, and, finally, there was the 'Exode', which was the exit song that was sung after the last episode.
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∙ 11y ago"For the Greeks, plays like the Theban Trilogy, served as important parts of curriculum of education. Tragic plays, Aristotle argues, are important in teaching us to be human. From them, we learn sympathy and can purge ourselves of these passionate emotions without actually have to go through the tragities"- G. Tyler Fischer, Theban Trilogy, Omnibus 1 writer.
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∙ 6y agoThe lead character in a Greek tragedy always suffers because of an inner personal flaw.
In Greek tragedy, the lead character suffers because of a personal flaw.
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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 makes Titanic a tragedy?
Many people died when the boat sank because the structure of the boat was not very solid and not well made.
What is protagonist of a Greek tragedy as what?
the protagonist in a greek tragedy must be
Who is considered the father of greek tragedy?
Aeschylus is recognized as the father of Greek tragedy
Which was part of Elizabethan tragedy but not greek tragedy?
comic foil
What was used in Elizabethan tragedy but not in a greek tragedy?
A 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
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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What describe tragedy?
The lead character in a Greek tragedy always suffers because of an inner personal flaw.In Greek tragedy, the lead character suffers because of a personal flaw.
What is greek for sad story?
A tragedy.
