Drama Glossary

In Ancient Greek theatre, the first part of an ode spoken by the chorus and accompanied by movement of the chorus from east to west.

Ancient treatise by Aristotle that sets out the rules of dramatic poetry, including comedy and tragedy.

The theory that all drama must follow the three unities set out by the Greek philosopher Aristotle: action, place, and time.

A play that centers around the downfall of the main character through tragic actions and events.

The protagonist, generally someone who is noble or royal, and is brought to a downfall by their own hubris.