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the role of the Greek chorus - Coggle Diagram
the role of the Greek chorus
actor
chorus was usually part of the action
often portrayed local townsfolk
representative of the audience
sometimes more detached
for example Euripedes Bacchae
12-15 members
may have divided into 2
general citizens who were trained specifically
each chorus had a leader with individual lines
scene setting
gave the audience important background information
commentator
often stepped out of the action
commentary and moral opinions on the events of the play
compare to the fragility of life
wider context
put the events of the play into broader context
connect to other myths
bridge the gap between play and real world
background mood
offered background setting
sort of like the soundtrack of a film
could build suspense before violence
lament after a moment of tragedy
joyous ode of optimism
can increase irony and emotion
scene break
creates a break between scenes
almost like a stage curtain today
masks changes in scene
allowed for costume changes