GCELiterature in EnglishDrama Analysis2024

In classical Greek tragedy, the 'chorus' served primarily to

Aprovide comic relief between serious scenes
Brepresent the views of the gods and determine the plot's outcome
Ccomment on the action, express communal values, and guide the audience's moral responseCORRECT
Dact as additional protagonists who share the hero's burden
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The Greek chorus functioned as a collective voice that reflected on the dramatic action, expressed the moral and social values of the community, and helped shape the audience's emotional and ethical response to events. The chorus did not control the plot or act as protagonists, and comic relief was not its primary purpose in tragedy.
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