greek dramahow tragic! breaking the law deaththe stage 100 200 400 600 800
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Greek Drama How Tragic!Breaking the
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This is the message in the chorus’ final line: “No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise.”
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The author of Antigone
Sophocles
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A Greek play only included this many actors.
Three
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Greek Drama originated in festivals that honored this
god.
Dionysus
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This group of people would sing and chant on stage.
Chorus
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This is the name of the round stage area where the Chorus performed.
Orchestra
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The protagonist in a tragedy who suffers a great loss.
Tragic Hero
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Greek name for a “fatal flaw”
Hamartia
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The Tragic Hero of Antigone
Creon
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Greeks believe it is man’s most fatal flaw.
Hubris (excessive pride)
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(Daily Double) This event comes after the tragic character suffers, and describes the
release the character gains when a terrible truth is
revealed
Catharsis
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Creon decrees that this person must not be buried.
Polynieces
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This character fears breaking Creon’s law because the punishment is so severe.
Ismene
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This is the punishment for breaking Creon’s law.
Public stoning
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Antigone chooses to follow these laws.
The gods’ laws
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Creon sentences Antigone to this, changing his mind
about the original decree.
To be locked in a stone vault (cave)
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This character tries to kill his/her father, then turns the sword on him/herself.
Haemon
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This character tries to plead for execution, but Creon
refuses.Ismene
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This character commits suicide by hanging.
Antigone
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These two characters die in battle.
Polyneices and Eteocles
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This character kills herself after hearing the news of
her son’s suicide. Eurydice
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The low stage in front, where the actors perform
Pro-scenium
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The walled walkway where the Chorus enters and exits
Parados
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The building for dressing rooms and props
Skene
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The altar where sacrifices were made to Dionysus
Thymele
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The crane used to raise and lower actors to the stage: “God
from the Machine”
Deus Ex Machina