Aristotle
Athenian Influence on Serious Drama
Antigone
The Begining
100
He was a philosopher
Who was Aristotle?
100
speak/deliver the lines.
What is the actor's main purpose?
100
Oedipus goes into exile and dies.
Who goes into exile and dies?
100
They originated in the golden age of Athens: 500 BC to 400 BC.
When did the masks originate?
200
He thought it was inferior to tragedy.
What did Aristotle think of Comedies?
200
5th century BC, in Athens.
When did Athenian plays happen?
200
He married his natural mother, and that's why she committed suicide.
Why did his natural mother commit suicide?
200
A sacred Ritual.
What was the theater in Athens once?
300
The main hero whose actions the rest of the play revolve around.
Who the is Protagonist?
300
they come to the theater.
What was expected of the citizens of Athens?
300
Oedipus is.
Who is the main character?
400
Simba/Scar, Harry/Voldemort, Batman/Joker
What is an example of the Antagonist?
400
Pericles established it.
Who established the theoric fund?
400
Over the throne.
What is the battle over?
500
Unity of Time, Unity of Action, Unity of Place, Happens in 5 acts
What are the four main principles?
500
literary tradition.
What is Athenian theater based on?
500
Its about the tragic story of the Royal House of Thebes. HINT: 3
What is the trilogy about?
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