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1797Messenger  

BROADER CONCEPT

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  • Secondary figure of ancient Greek tragedy, usually anonymous. The basic function of the Messenger in the drama is to report off-stage action or events that occurred inside the palace which he has eye-witnessed to other characters on stage and the spectators.

SOURCE

  • Barrett (2002)
  • De Jong (1991)
  • Dickin (2009)

CONTRIBUTOR

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

CREATOR

  • Goulis Helen (AA)

NOTATION

  • 1797

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