The Structure of an Ancient Comedy
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- The Structure of an Ancient Comedy
- ONE - Prologue
- Initial scene or series of scenes - opening situation made clear and the movement of the plot begins
- TWO - Parados
- Entry of the Chorus - long and varied dance movement
- THREE - Agon
- Series of scenes interspersed with songs from the chorus - central scene was the agon, a formal debate on the crucial issue fo the play, containing 2 opposing speeches each introduced by a choral song
- FOUR - Parabasis
- Chorus partially or completely abandons its dramatic role and addresses the audience directly usually in the absence of the actors. Normally consists of 3 songs ans 3 speeches (song 1-speech 1 etc)
- FIVE - Series of scenes
- Another series of scenes interspersed with choral songs
- SIX - Conclusion
- A concluding scene of general rejoicing, often associated with a banquet or wedding
- Hardly any of the plays studied reflects this pattern
- ONE - Prologue
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