Antigone Plot
Antigone Characters
Aristotle
Greek Theatre Genres & History
Greek Chorus & The Theatre Structure
100

This tragic event occurs between Polyneices and Eteocles.

What is kill each other in battle?

100

Name the sisters in the play.

Who are Antigone & Ismene?

100

Genre of play that Aristotle discusses in "Poetics".

What is Tragedy?

100

The three main genres of ancient Greek theatre.

What are Comedies, Tragedies, & Satyrs?

100

Rectangular building
behind orchestra for actors to change in. 

What is a Skene?

200

King Creon's decree regarding Polyneices.

What is to not provide his body with a proper burial?

200

Haimon's relationship to Antigone. (2 parts)

What is his cousin & fiance?

200

The book that was written by Aristotle in which the theory of Tragedies was discussed.

What are the "Poetics"?

200

List the master playrights of tragedy.

 Who are Aeschylus, Sophocles, & Euripides?

200

This word comes from the Greek words "thea" , which means eyes, and "tron", which means "place".

What is a Theatron?

300

Explain Haimon's tragic end. (3 part)

What is find the body of his dead fiance, try to kill his father, kill himself in his dispair?

300

A blind prophet.

Who is Tiresias ?

300

Ancient Greek god of wine, pleasure, & theatre.

Who is Dionysis?

300

Explain Aristophanes' historical significance.


Who is the master playwright known for his comedies?

300

List 3 key functions of the greek theatre. 

  • Commentary:
    • The primary role was to offer commentary on the actions and motivations of the main characters,
      providing analysis and interpretation for the audience. 
  • Moral reflection:
    • By expressing the collective wisdom and values of the community, the chorus could guide the audience
      towards understanding the ethical implications of the play's events. 
  • Emotional engagement:
    • Through song and dance, the chorus could heighten the emotional impact of scenes, expressing the fears,
      hopes, and anxieties of the characters and the audience. 
  • Exposition:
    • In some cases, the chorus would provide necessary background information or explain events that
      happened offstage. 
  • Dramatic structure:
    • The chorus could also serve to transition between scenes or provide a sense of pause for reflection.
400

The general public's response to Creon's decree.

What is that they secretly oppose him?

400

Tragic character who's main motivation throughout the play is his duty to the state.

Who is Creon?

400

Explain "Dithyrambs" according to Aristotle.

What are ancient greek choral songs sung in celebration of Dyonisis?

400

Short plays performed between the acts of tragedies to provide comedic relief. Performed by men dressed as mythical creatures of the same name.

What are Satyr plays?

400

Often wearing masks, this functioned as one
actor rather than a large group of many performers.

What is a Chorus? 

500

Character who says "Is there anyone more stupid than the stupid man who cannot see his own stupidity?"

Who is Teirisias?

500

Character who's politics & death at the start of the play is the catalyst for the plot.

Who is Polyneices?

500

Word that is derived from the greek term "goat song".

What is tragedy?

500

Explain the evolution of the actor in greek theatre. (3 part)


    • 500 BC Thespis steps out (from the chorus) as the 1st SOLO actor
    • 471 BC: Aeschylus introduced a second actor, enabling onstage dialogue
    • 468 BC: Sophocles introduced a third actor, allowing more complex situations
500

This the best preserved of the ancient Greek theaters.

What is the Epidauros? 

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