It's All Greek to Me
Greek word that means "departure"
What is EXODUS?
Philosopher, student, teacher, "thinker" who studied the commonalities in Greek plays and published his findings.
Who is ARISTOTLE?
Antigone does not have unity regarding the burial plan with this female sibling.
Who is ISMENE?
Greek term for "scene".
What is SKENE?
The leader of Thebes during Antigone.
Who is CREON?
Greek word is "prologos"; its purpose is to establish setting and provide background details.
What is the PROLOGUE?
Born of great or noble birth.
Who is the TRAGIC HERO?
Antigone does not have unity with this male relative in terms of burying her brother.
Who is CREON?
"Extreme pride"
What is HUBRIS?
This character is considered a traitor for leading a revolt against Thebes.
Who is POLYNICES?
Sung by the chorus in a back and forth motion.
What is an ODE?
Tragic hero in Greek tragedy possesses this that leads to a mistake.
What is a CHARACTER FLAW?
One of three Aristotle's unities that requires a play to have no or few breaks in time.
What is UNITY OF TIME?
Mistake character makes that leads to her/his downfall.
What is HAMARTIA?
This character defies the ruler's law.
Who is ANTIGONE?
One of two gangways on which chorus and actors made their entrances from either side into the orchestra
What is the PARADOS?
Function of Greek tragedy is to arouse pity and fear so that the audience can experience this.
What is CATHARSIS?
One of three Aristotle's unities that requires a play to take place in one physical location.
What is UNITY OF PLACE?
Part of Greek tragedy when hero recognizes too late her/his mistake.
What is the ANAGNORISIS?
Character engaged to marry Antigone.
Who is HAIMON?
Song of triumph and celebration performed by the chorus.
What is the PAEAN?
This is when the tragic hero is set apart from others and feels compelled to act.
What is TRAGIC ISOLATION?
One of three Aristotle's unities that requires a play to have one main plot line with no or few subplots.
What is UNITY OF ACTION?
Action takes a course not intended by the tragic hero.
What is the PERIPETEIA?
Spouse of the ruler of Thebes.
Who is EURYDICE?