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What dramatic forms and storytelling structures does Eliot employ at the outset of Murder in the Cathedral? What is the impact of him setting up the play in this way?
Students will delve into Eliot's use of dramatic forms, storytelling structures, and literary devices in more depth during the several Classroom Activities, so this is just an introductory exploration of what they notice in this first part of the play about Eliot's writing style, use of language, dramatic references, etc. Students should note Eliot's strong evocations of the dramatic tropes of Greek Tragedy, including his heavy reliance on the Chorus to convey the overarching narration of the...
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