Definitions
- A term used in ancient Greek theater to describe a moment when the chorus would step forward and address the audience directly. - Referring to a speech or section of a play that breaks the fourth wall and comments on the performance or production itself. - Talking about a moment in literature or art where the creator steps out of the narrative to address the audience or reader directly.
- A theatrical device where a character speaks directly to the audience, but the other characters on stage are not meant to hear. - Referring to a brief comment or remark made by a character that is not intended for the other characters to hear. - Talking about a moment in literature or film where the narrator or character speaks directly to the audience or reader.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve addressing the audience directly.
- 2Both are theatrical devices used to break the fourth wall.
- 3Both can provide commentary on the performance or production itself.
- 4Both can reveal information that the other characters are not aware of.
- 5Both can be used to create a sense of intimacy or connection with the audience.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Parabasis is a longer and more formal device, while aside is usually brief and informal.
- 2Purpose: Parabasis is often used to comment on the themes or issues of the play, while aside is used to reveal character or plot information.
- 3Timing: Parabasis usually occurs at a specific point in the play, while aside can happen at any time.
- 4Delivery: Parabasis is delivered by the chorus or narrator, while aside is spoken by a character on stage.
- 5Effect: Parabasis can create a sense of distance between the audience and the play, while aside can create a sense of intimacy or connection.
Remember this!
Parabasis and aside are both theatrical devices used to break the fourth wall and address the audience directly. However, they differ in scope, purpose, timing, delivery, and effect. Parabasis is a longer and more formal device used to comment on the themes or issues of the play, while aside is a brief and informal device used to reveal character or plot information. Parabasis is delivered by the chorus or narrator, while aside is spoken by a character on stage.
