What role does the 'Chorus' play in 'Henry V'?
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Correct answer: A single narrator who bridges stage limits and audience imagination
The Chorus in Henry V famously asks the audience to 'piece out our imperfections with your thoughts.' This meta-theatrical device bridges the gap between the small stage and the epic scale of warfare in France.
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