Antigone
What was the name of Oedipus's father?
Laios
What is the name of Creon's son?
Haemon
what did Sophocles study?
He studied the arts
What god does greek theatre honor?
Dionysus
how many actors were there?
3
Who is Jocasta's brother?
Creon
What is said to be the punishment for burying Polyneices
Stoned to death
How many plays did Sophocles write in total?
120
how many people could the theatre hold?
15000-16000
what kinds of people were allowed in the theatre?
only Greek citizens that were free males
when was the play first produced?
442 B.C.
What is the format of Antigone?
Prologue, Parados, Five scenes each followed by an ode.
how many first place prizes had Sophocles won?
18
how many people were in the chorus?
there were 50 people
What kinds of clothes did the actors wear?
Long flowing robes, High boots, exaggerated masks
Eteocles, Ismene, Antigone, Polynieces
What is an Exodus?
The exit song of the chorus after the last episode
out of all of Sophocles plays how many survived?
7
What shape was the theatre in?
A horseshoe shape
what is the name of the second actor?
deuteragonist
What is a Foil?
A character who provides a striking contrast to another character
What is said that the gods hate most?
Humans bragging/being arrogant
what age did Sophocles compete in the festival of play, City of Dionysa?
28 years old
What was the first greek myth written down?
The Iliad, written by Homer
how many people were in the chorus of a play?
15