Prologue

In Greek Tragedy, the prologue was usually composed to introduce the drama.

Lines 1-116 Antigone and Ismene

open the play with

the prologue

ParadosThe song originally sung by the

Greek chorus as it first enters the theater.

Originally named for the corridors at the front of the Greek stage from

which the chorus entered.

Lines 117-179

The chorus provides us with vital background information

SceneScene I

In media res.

The Prologue and Parados set us up for the actions and dialogue in the

first Scene of the play.

OdeSong of the chorus that separates the

scenes. Usually comments on the actions of the play.

PaeanHymn of praise

Lines 1239-1272

ExodusExit or final scene of the play.

Opposite of Parados

Provides audience with closure

Lines 1273-end