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Structure/Elements of an Old Greek Comedy
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prologue: several scenes in 200 lines, to introduce plot and characters; parados: entry of the chorus, can be several scenes; agon: formal contest between 2 speakers, argument - response - reply, second speaker should win; parabasis: sung by chorus with actors offstage, addressed to audience, often just before or after the agon; episodes: scenes dominated by actors, often follows agon; choral songs: a choral interlude between episodes; exodus: formal conclusion.
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Ancient Greek Comedy
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not reflecting on universal truths but responding to current events; focus on specifics, not generalizations.
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old comedy (486-404)
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originally just chorus, then actors added, often aimed at contemporary leaders and the gods.
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middle comedy (404-336/321)
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chorus diminished, standardized 5 act structure, shift away from contemporary events to mythological topics or to daily life, reduced bawdiness.
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new comedy (336/321-250)
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even more reduced political references, shift to private/family life and social tensions/love, play on ignorance/misunderstanding/prejudice, chorus just entertainment between acts, obscenity largely gone.
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