greek theater

Plot: the soul of the tragedy

The action should be confined to one day and have one setting. The action should flow and be undisturbed (beginning, middle, and end).

Characters: true to life.

The hero should be above the common level and have higher ethics than the average man or woman.

Thought: the main idea or concept.

It is the moral of the story, brought to life by the characters.

Diction: expression of meaning in words.

The language should be clear and understandable (without being ordinary).

Song: singing and flute playing.

Music played a role by expressing mood.

Spectacle: stagecraft.

The scenery, costumes, masks, etc. used to present the drama.