Family Tree
Where are they now?
You did what?
...And Cut!
What makes us 'special'
100
I am the very prideful King of Thebes.
Who is Creon?
100
I am still enjoying the praise and fame from the trilogy I wrote, The Oedipus Plays.
Who is Sophocles?
100
When I found out that my stubborn father would show no mercy towards my fiance, I went down to the cave to take my own life.
Who is Haimon?
100
I am the leader of the Chours and provide much guidance throughout the play.
Who is the Choragus?
100
Ismene is often given this name because of the way her timid character highlights the strong differences between her and her sister.
What is a foil character?
200
I am Oedipus' very loving mother.
Who is Jocasta?
200
I was left for dead on the battlefield, not to be given a proper honorable burial, like my brother was.
Who is Polyneices?
200
After killing my own father, I freed Thebes from the Sphinx by solving her riddle.
Who is Oedipus?
200
This final scene marks the end of the play, and the exit of all the actors from the stage.
What is Exodus?
200
This song adds nothing to further the story, but rather highlights a major theme currently seen in the play during scene changes.
What is an ode?
300
I am the father of Jocasta and her brother, the King of Thebes.
Who is Menoikeus?
300
I am a god that goes by many names, and venerated for many things, including wine and fertility. This particular name is used by the Chorus while they are giving thanks to me.
Who is Iacchos?
300
I introduced dialogue to the drama by adding the first person to speak with the chorus.
Who is Thespis?
300
This song sets up the conflict, letting the audience know what is happening as the play begins.
What is the parados?
300
The uncontrollable release of emotion that the audience experiences at the conclusion of the play is caused by me.
What is catharsis?
400
I am Creon's eldest son.
Who is Megareus?
400
The specific name for the Thanksgiving to Dionysus.
What is paean?
400
I am the prophet who spoke to Creon and helped him see his own faults, although he was too late to reverse any of his wrongdoings.
Who is Teiresias?
400
The chorus makes two stage directional moves; the first right to left, and the second from left to right.
What is strophe and antistrophe?
400
We will never be in agreement over who's addition to Greek drama was more influential--introducing the second actor, or the third?
Who is Aeschylus and Sophocles?
500
I was Jocasta's first husband, and killed by my only son.
Who is Laios?
500
I am known as the third and final--but definitely not the least--famous Greek playwright.
Who is Euripedes?
500
I refused to listen to the law dictated by my uncle to not bury my brother, because I believe that THIS law holds more power.
What is divine law?
500
Name the theatre where the 4-day Greek festival took place, and label the three highlighted sections.
1. Theater of Dionysus 2. Orchestra 3. Proscenium 4. Skene
500
These five traits are what make Greek Tragedies' 'tragic hero' different than any other protagonist in other types of literature.
1. Mighty Status 2. Reversal of Fortune (catastrophe) 3. Uncommon Suffering 4. Recognition of Flaw that caused catastrophe 5. Catharsis (felt by audience, for tragic hero)
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