Milton in "Samson Agonistes" uses a Chorus, which he borrows from what previous genre ?
Correct answer: C. Greek Drama
- A. Medieval Mystery Plays
- B. Greek Epic
- C. Greek Drama
- D. French Chanson de Gestes
Explanation
The Chorus is a major structural feature of Greek drama, especially Greek tragedy, where it comments on events and reflects the community's response. Milton modelled Samson Agonistes on the form of classical Greek tragedy rather than on medieval or French genres.
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