Literary theory and criticism
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The document is a study on literary terms focusing on 'chorus' and 'spectacle' in the context of classical Greek drama. It explains the chorus as a collective group of actors who comment on the action of the play and notes its role in tragedy as defined by Aristotle. Additionally, 'spectacle' is described as an essential component of tragedy that enhances the visual and sensory experience of the performance.
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Literary theory and criticism
- 2. Name :- Nirali Makvana Class :- M. A Sem 1 Paper :- Literary Theory & Criticism Topic :- Literary terms : 1. Chorus 2. Spectacle Roll no. :- 21 Submitted to :- Department of English ( Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhaji Bhavnagar university ) Enrollment no. :- 2069108420200023
- 3. Chorus Chorus “ A company of Singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in commenting on the action.” The Chorus in classical Greek drama was a group of actors who described and commented upon the main action of a play with Song, dance and recitation.
- 4. Greek chorus ▪ A Greek Chorus in the context of Ancient Greek tragedy, Comedy, satire play and modern works inspired by them. ▪ Chorus is a homogeneous, non – individualised group of performers, who comments with a collective voice on the dramatic action. ▪ The Chorus consisted of between 12 and 50 players,who variously danced, sang or spoke their lines in unison and sometimes wore masks.
- 5. The role of chorus in tragedy ▪ One of the ingredients of tragedy is specified by Aristotle is thought corus is one of the pprincipal vehicles of thought. ▪ tragedy arouse out of chorus whether Dithyrambic or some other Sort. ▪ Chorus serves different purpose for the playwright. ▪ As there was this clear need to distract the audience while the actors went off stage to change clothes and Costumes and perhaps people prepare for their next role. ▪ according to a view accepted by many Scholars the chorus would provide commentary on actions and events that were taking place before the audience.
- 6. The Chorus is the sympathetic observer rather than an active participant. The Chorus comments on the action in lyrical speeches. Thus they add lyrical splendour to the drama and help in transforming horror and pain to beauty and music. Aristotle says in his Poetics that, “ Chorus should be an integral part of the whole and take share in the action.”
- 7. Spectacle “ Something exhibited to view as unusual, notable or entertaining, especially an eye catching or dramatic public display.”
- 8. The word Spectacle has also been a term of art in theatre dating from the 17th century in English drama. Spectacle is one of the six components of tragedy, occupying the category of the mode of imitation. The qualities determined by the playwright that create the world and atmosphere of the play for the audience’s eyes. Spectacle includes all aspects of the tragedy that contribute to its sensory effects : Costumes, Scenery, the gesture of the actors, the sound of the music and the resonance of the actors’ voices.