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What do you think were the effects of dramatic irony on the Greek audience?

Find instances of dramatic irony throughout the play. What do you think were the effects of dramatic irony on the Greek audience? Try to find ways in which these examples of dramatic irony might be related to the themes of human ignorance and godlike knowledge. How might they be related to religious prophecy and/or the literary technique of foreshadowing?

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Greek audiences loved dramatic irony. The chorus often played a role in informing the audience of what was going to happen in the story. The effect was a sense of suspense and apprehension for the characters from the audience. Unfortunately the rest of your question is too detailed for this short answer forum space.

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