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What role does the chorus play in Expressionist drama, such as in the works of Georg Kaiser or Ernst Toller?

  1. They are individual, named characters who provide witty comedic relief.
  2. A stylized collective like 'The Workers' or 'The Prisoners', speaking in rhythmic unison
  3. They step out of character to lecture the audience on economic theory.
  4. They perform folk songs to root the play in a specific historical region.
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Correct answer: A stylized collective like 'The Workers' or 'The Prisoners', speaking in rhythmic unison

Expressionist theater transformed the traditional dramatic chorus into a collective machine or social class. The choruses spoke in clipped, staccato rhythms to represent the dehumanizing effects of modern society or the shared panic of a crowd. This design reinforced the idea that modern individuals are swallowed up by massive social and economic systems.

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