The Classification System In Greek Drama
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In the fifth century, the states imposed a classification system, which provided a method for dividing up the speaking parts in Greek drama; this is know as the "three actor rule". The three-actor rule had many advantages and disadvantages.
The three-actor rule made it so playwrights could have g ....
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.... a movie done with want-to-be actors.
The rule also gave way for more effective portrayal of a character. It did this in two ways. First, it gave a way to make the character deeper by giving him contrast to the other characters. Second, it gave an outlet where the characters could form unions with each other. They could team up two against one. It gave a way to show more power to characters.
The three-actor rule was also beneficial for financial reasons. Because they were limited in the am ....
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