Ancient Greek Culture and Theater
This burial practice was not part of Greek funeral rites.
What is animal sacrifice?
This man did NOT serve as King of Thebes.
Who is Haimon
“I shall lie down with him in death… We die forever.”
Who is Antigone
When Creon emphasizes loyalty and his right to rule, he is appealing to this.
What is ethos?
Antigone, Paikea, and MLK all challenge laws they see as this.
What is unjust
One major purpose of Greek burial rites was to ensure this journey for the soul.
What is safe passage to the land of the dead?
Antigone is the daughter of these two tragic figures.
Who are Oedipus and Jocasta?
“But no one must hear of this, you must tell no one!”
Who is Ismene?
“Whoever is chosen to govern should be obeyed—must be obeyed, in all things great and small.” Which rhetorical appeal does Creon primarily use in this quote?
What is Ethos- Creon asserts his authority as king, relying on his position rather than emotion or evidence.
According to MLK, a just law must align with this.
What is moral or divine law
In Greek theater, this group of 12 men sang, danced, and commented on the action.
What is the Chorus
Polyneices is related to Creon in this way.
What is nephew and uncle
“I tell you, Creon, you yourself have brought this new calamity upon us.”
Who is Teiresias?
“He has no right to keep me from my own.” Which rhetorical appeal does Antigone primarily use in this quote?
Logos- Antigone makes a logical claim about rights and justice, arguing that Creon lacks lawful authority to deny her familial duty.
Both Antigone and Whale Rider explore the conflict between individuals and this.
What is tradition or authority
How many actors will allowed on stage at a time?
Four
This is the correct birth order of Oedipus’ children, from eldest to youngest.
What is Eteocles, Polyneices, Antigone, Ismene
"Big words are always punished, and proud men in old age learn to be wise.”
Who is the Choragos?
“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong.” Which rhetorical appeal does Haimon primarily use in this quote?
What is logos- Haimon uses reason and general truth, logically arguing that flexibility and correction are signs of wisdom.
Makes a general rule about human behavior
Uses cause-and-effect reasoning
Presents a rational principle: wisdom = flexibility
“It was not God’s proclamation. That final Justice that rules the world below makes no such laws.” Which rhetorical appeal does Antigone primarily use in this quote?
Ethos- Antigone appeals to divine authority and moral law, establishing her credibility and righteousness by aligning herself with the gods rather than human law.
A tragic hero is noble and falls due to hamartia—what else is required to be considered a tragic hero?
Recognition: A moment where the hero realizes the truth of their situation and the role their flaw played.
Cite two NAMED characters who survive to the end of the play
Ismene, Creon
This character reports Eurydice’s death to Creon.
Who is the Messegner
King argues that segregation laws are unjust because they damage human dignity. What rhetorical appeal is he using?
He is using pathos.
King appeals to the audience’s emotions and moral conscience by emphasizing how segregation harms human dignity and personality, making readers feel the injustice rather than just understand it logically.
These works suggest moral courage sometimes requires breaking rules to serve this higher principle.
What is justice?