Antigone and Ismene have a conversation about their brothers in this part of the tragedy. It is also where Antigone tells Ismene (& the audience) that she plans to bury her brother even if she is sentenced to death.
What is the PROLOGUE?
100
Modern theater began in Greece as a form of religious worship to this god.
Who is DIONYSUS?
100
In Greek tragedy, the background information (on things that happened before the story really starts) is provided by this section.
What is the PARADOS?
100
Tragedy was one form of Ancient Greek theater. This is its opposite.
What is COMEDY?
100
This is the name of Antigone's father.
What is OEDIPUS REX?
200
This character has to live with the guilt that comes on after he makes choices based on his own aspiration and pride.
Who is CREON?
200
Dionysus was the god of these two (or three) things.
What are WINE, VEGETATION & THE FUN STUFF?
200
A summary of the story takes place in this section of the tragedy.
What is the PROLOGUE?
200
In Ancient Greece, playwrights who won an award at the festival would often receive this as a prize.
What is A GOAT?
200
Of the two brothers of Antigone, this brother was doomed to wander the earth as a spirit until Antigone buried him.
Who is POLYNEICES?
300
This character represents the council of elders.
What is the CHORUS?
300
This is another name for Dionysus which is used in "Antigone."
What is BACCHUS?
300
The section of the tragedy that uses comparisons to help the audience understand the plot and theme is called this.
What is A CHORAL ODE?
300
In Ancient Greek theater, the plays were performed in this type of setting/stage.
What is an AMPITHEATRE?
300
This is the name for another ancient form of performance which was based in Rome. It involved gladiatorial battles and violent, sometimes deadly, events.
What is SPECTACLE?
400
This character is called by the king to give a prediction of what might happen... ironically, he is a "seer."
Who is TEIRESIAS?
400
This is the name of the arts-based festival that took place in the spring in celebration of the god it is named for.
What is the DIONYSIAN FESTIVAL?
400
This section of a tragedy tells the moral of the story.
What is the EXODUS?
400
In Greek Tragedies, THIS always happens off stage.
What is VIOLENCE?
400
This theatrical device (often seen in NEW YORK) is a more modern cousin of Ancient Greek choral odes because of its use of comparison.
What are MUSICAL NUMBERS/MUSICALS?
500
This is how Antigone dies.
What is SUICIDE/HANGED BY HER SCARF?
500
This is what Teiresias does to discover the prophecy about Creon and his family towards the end of "Antigone."
What is a RITUAL SACRIFICE TO THE GODS?
500
This character speaks the parados.
What is the CHORUS?
500
This is a short play that mocks authority. It is named after a mythical creature.
What is a SATYR PLAY?
500
This part of a tragedy is one where the characters act out the events of the story. It could be compared to one by the same name of your favorite television show, as they are acted out bit by bit.