Cultural Context

Question 1:

• What were the performance conventions in Sophocles’ time? Having three actors, describing the scenery and immediate locale and announcing entrances and exits. And the deus ex machina.

         Question 2:

• What were the trends or fashions within the performing arts? It was common for actors to wear masks to cover up their faces to create a new character instead of the actor. Therefore performers always wore masks. It was fashionable to wear costumes and have minor scenery within the show.