IV.  Origins of the drama

    A. Aristotle ‑ Drama came from choral experience, the

    ritualistic choric dithyramb.

    B. Literary theory ‑ drama was a literary invention of a

    person, using elements already present in the culture.

    C.  Which theory do you support? Why?

    D. Thespis innovations

        1. Plot

        2. Actor

        3. Unpainted linen masks

        4. 1st touring group

    E. pratein ‑ to do (imitation of an action) praxis

    F. Solon ‑ Salamis debate ‑ impersonated another

    G. Aeschylus ‑ introduced second actor