Modern Mythology 2020

Blog #29
Andrew Ou
11/22/19

Aim: What are the attributes of Greek Drama?
Today in class we talked about the attributes to Greek Drama. We started the class by talking about the Amphitheater. The Amphitheater was an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

After we discussed about Amphitheaters we talked about dramatic irony. Dramatic Irony is irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

The Chorus was a central feature of Greek Drama. The Chorus was composed of similarly costumed men on the orchestra, located beneath the stage. The chorus was in the orchestra for the duration of the performance to observe and comment on the action of the actors. Dialogue consisted of long, formal speeches in verse.

The Strophe was the first part of the choral ode. It was the movement of the Classical Greek chorus while turning from one side to the other side of the orchestra. The Antistrophe was the second part of the choral ode. It was a returning movement in Greek choral dance.  

Appositive

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Examples of appositives are:

• The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.
• The insect, a large cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.
• The insect, a large cockroach with hairy legs, is crawling across the kitchen table.
• The insect, a large, hairy-legged cockroach that has spied my bowl of oatmeal, is crawling across the kitchen table.

Reflection:

Today's lesson was important because modern drama/theatre is similar to Greek drama/theatre. Although Greek Drama was started a long time ago we still see it in our lives today. For example, the amphitheater is still designed used by many theaters. Modern theaters use the same design of a central space surrounded by seats for spectators but the main difference is most theaters are in doors, rather than outdoors. Greek Drama/theatre has been here a long time and it is important for everyone to understand where it came from because it will be a part of us forever.