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Greece drama
Title: Greece drama
Category: Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 503 | Pages: 2.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Greece drama
In 500 B.C. Greek theatre was the most command way of entertainment. It is important to understand that drama began in the Greek world as a form of religion ritual, but it was good entertainment especially if it contained a lot of blood or gore.
Greek drama was not only performed in the theatre itself but also performed for special occasions such as festivals. The actors sometimes performed competitively for prizes that were awarded. The …showed first 75 words of 503 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 503 total…good. It is important to realize that comedy is not necessarily “funny”, and tragedy is not necessarily “tragic.”
Normally dramas began with a prologue by one or two actors, and then followed by the chorus that sings its first song, and a number of “acts” to follow. The choruses are not interludes, but often vital for understanding the play, and is direct participant in the action. The differences are distinct and very important to know
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