What are the major points of comparison between Aeschylus', Sophocles' and Euripides' tragedies?

Margarete Abshire

Aeschylus, as the oldest of these three tragedians, introduced several new concepts to
Greek theater. For example, Aeschylus introduced the notion of having more than one character on
stage at a time and the idea that characters could talk to each other, rather than simply to the
. Aeschylus also introduced certain basic concepts of stagecraft, such as the use of elaborate
costumes and headdresses, and the use of scenery, all of which became standard elements of Greek
theater.

Sophocles built upon the innovations of Aeschylus in several ways.
Sophocles introduced the notion of three (or even four) actors on stage at a time, increasing
the importance of dramatic dialogue, while reducing the role of the chorus. Most importantly,
Sophocles perfected how characters are represented on stage; unlike Aeschylus, whose characters
often seem incomplete or two dimensional, Sophocles rendered characters with great attention to
detail. His, as well, marks a move away from Aeschylus's...

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