Question

Describe the historical and dramatic role of the chorus in Ancient Greek drama

Answer 1

Some people think that they provided commentary on actions and events that were taking place before the audience.

Secondly, the chorus would allow the playwright to create a kind of literary complexity only achievable by a literary device controlling the atmosphere and expectations of the audience.

Answer 2

The chorus in Greek drama was a group of actors who made a main action of a play with song, dance, and recitation.