Which Greek playwright is known as the 'Father of Tragedy' and introduced the second actor, allowing for dialogue between characters?
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Correct answer: Aeschylus
Aeschylus revolutionized drama by adding a second actor (the deuteragonist). This reduced the dominance of the Chorus and allowed for direct interpersonal conflict on stage.
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