Ancient Greece
Long before the Electoral College, the ancient Greeks invented this system of government
What is democracy?
Otherwise known as excessive pride, Oedipus had plenty of it.
What is hubris?
Don’t confuse this unfortunate daughter, ur…and sister, with an antagonist Who is Antigone?
Who is Antigone?
Sure, song and dance existed before the rise of Ancient Greece, but no one can argue that this creative art form was not originated by the Greeks
What is drama/theater?
Oedipus was destined to fulfill one of these inevitabilities.
What is a prophecy?
Tieresias predicted that Oedipus would be these two things by sundown.
What is blind and penniless?
Ancient Greeks used plays to criticize these members of society
Who are politicians/civic leaders?
It’s the thing that brings even the greatest of heroes down, according to Aristotle and Greek tragedians.
What is hamartia?
Is it me, or does this character barely get any attention at all?
Who is Ismene?
In addition to tragedies and comedies, the Greeks enjoyed these more vulgar dramatic works as well
What are satyr plays?
Sophocles is considered the master of plot, especially because of his inclusion of this dramatic element.
What is climax?
According to Oedipus, it’s his home turf.
What is Corinth?
Oedipus Rex, like other tragedies, is only one play in this structure, invented by the Ancient Greek dramatists
What is a trilogy?
The emotional intensity of a Greek tragedy was intended to achieve this effect, a term roughly meaning “emotional release.”
What is catharsis?
Who’s your daddy? Oedipus was sure this character was his.
Who is Polybus?