This is a form of drama that shows the downfall of a dignified, superior character who participates in events of great significance/
What is tragedy
100
All actors in Greek theater were of this gender.
What is male
100
The ancient Greeks believed that their gods ruled the world from this place.
What is Mount Olympus
100
She is the protagonist. She is daughter of Oedipus. She wants to bury her brother.
Who is Antigone
100
This word means purposeful watching and staying awake
What is vigil
200
This main character, or protagonist, is a person of high rank who accepts his or her downfall with dignity.
What is the tragic hero
200
This famous Greek was the innovator of Greek theater.
Who is Sophocles
200
He was the gods' ruler, or king of the gods
Who was Zeus
200
He is the uncle of Antigone and has just become king. He makes a decree that one of the brothers will be buried, and the other will rot where he died.
Who is Creon
200
This word means intense anger
What is wrath
300
Throughout a tragedy, this masked group of actors observe and comment on the action through songs. Their response and values were supposed to reflect those of the audience.
What is chorus
300
Typically, the chorus communicated the values, beliefs, and ideals that were central to this________
What is Athenian society or the common man
300
He was the god of war
Who is Ares
300
She is the sister of Antigone.
Who is Ismene
300
This word means mean-spirited, spiteful
What is malicious
400
This is an error in judgment or a weakness in character, such as pride or arrogance which helps to bring about the hero's downfall.
What is tragic flaw
400
This was the spacious floor located between the skene and the audience.
What is the orchestra
400
She was the goddess of love and beauty
Who is Aphrodite
400
He was the son of Creon and the fiance of Antigone
Who is Haemon
400
This word means filled, satisfied
What is sated
500
A tragedy ends with this, a disastrous conclusion that usually involves multiple deaths. If the tragic hero does not die, then he or she suffers complete ruin.
What is catastrophe
500
This is a long building that served as the backdrop for the action and the dressing room.
What is the skene
500
He was the god of wine and fertility and the god whose honor dramas were first performed.
Who is Dionysus
500
These were Antigone's brothers who killed each other in battle.
Who are Eteocles and Polyneices
500
This word means great misfortune resulting in immense loss and sorrow; disaster