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Greek Theater
Greek Theater
Structure of the ChorusAll male (comprising of 15-20 men)
Always on stage
Sang and danced sideways on stage
Wore wigs, masks, boots, etc.
Leader of the chorus would speak to the main character or chorus
Function of the ChorusSet the tone
Give background information
Summarize events
Give advice
Act like a jury
Roots in Worship of Dionysus
God of wine and revelry
Dionysus Theater in Athens
Chorus
Masks of Greek Theater
Masks of Greek Theater
Masks of Greek Theater
Maenads and Satyrs
Dionysus and Satyrs
Sophocles
Delphi
Delphi
Oracle of Delphi
Oedipus and Sphinx
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