Question

How did Greek Theatre function within their society? Give several details and explain why and how it was an essential part of their society.

Answer 1

Answer:

There are three known forms of Greek Theater which are:

Greek Tragedy

A drama play that uses conflicts of moral principles (right vs wrong). During ancient times, violence wasn't permitted to be shown on stage. A character's death is depicted by being heard offstage.

Greek Comedy

A play that usually makes fun of important public figures like politicians, philosophers, and other fellow artists. Acting is mostly done by mimicking and imitating a person ina a farce manner. Greek Comedy gives us a perspective on how the society of ancient Greek was.

Greek Satyr

It is a Greek play that mixes the characters of a Greek Tragedy while incorporating the light atmosphere of a Greek comedy. In other words, it is a story of a tragedy that ended as a Joke or made fun of.