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Question 1: How does Hamilton contribute to an exchange of ideas in society, following the intellectual tradition of Greek theatre? What ideas does it present and debate (identify two specific ideas in your answer)? How does it do so (ex. in how the show is cast, the style of the music, the content of the plot, etc.)?

Question 2: Discuss two specific instances where the ensemble functions in a way that you believe is influenced by or connected to the tradition of the Greek chorus. Please provide the name of the song, how the ensemble is functioning in that moment (ex. providing exposition, commenting on the action, etc.), and how they're performing that function (ex. through rhythmic dialogue, song, dance, etc.). As a review, here are the many ways a Greek chorus can function:

Greek chorus supports the storytelling
Provides exposition and background information
Relays information about offstage events during the play
Expresses, to the audience, the internal or hidden thoughts and emotions of the main characters
Provided the main characters with necessary insights
Represent the general population of the story
Greek chorus supports the exchange ideas, with the audience as active participants
Used to represent the views of the general citizenry, in contrast to the main characters
Comments on the action, giving the audience direction on how they should feel about the events taking place
Expresses the emotions and reactions of the audience, elevating them to a state of contemplation about the ideas being presented

Question 3: How does the chorus/ensemble in Antigonefunction differently or similarly to the chorus/ensemble in Hamilton? How do they support the story differently or similarly? How do they perform differently or similarly?