PPT-Greek and Roman Comedy and Tragedy

Classical Theater Beginnings Early on two genres evolved tragedy and comedy It was the Greeks who in the late 6th century BC invented Western drama From Festival Origins Performances were vivid affairs religious and civic occasions and the entire community came to watch Part of ones civic duty. Advanced Theatre. Background to the Theatre. Roman History. . Rome – in 753 B.C. was a town dominated by Etruria, North of Rome. In 509 B.C., the Etruscan (from Etruria) ruler was expelled, and Rome became a republic (just as Athens became a democracy).. Comedy. Comedy. A comedy is a play that treats characters and situations in a humorous way and has a happy ending.. Comes from the Greek words . komos. . and . ode, . meaning revel song.. Comedies don’t always make you laugh out loud, but usually at least amuse you.. The Stage and the School. Chapter 6. Dr. Neighbours. 2 Recognized varieties of drama:. Tragedy. Generally end in catastrophes. Often have a death at the end. Comedy. Usually lighthearted. Clever dialogue and amusing characters. Unit: Greek Theatre History. Questions Asked. Why are there only two types of Greek plays?. What was the most famous Greek play. ?. What was the last known play?. What was more popular, comedies or tragedies?. Prof. . Kulwadee. . Makarabhirom. Ancient Literature. 1. Sumerian Literature. 2. Egyptian Literature. 3. Jewish Literature. 4. Indian Literature. 5. Chinese Literature. 6. Greek Literature. 7. Roman Literature. Genres: Tragedy. Tragedy is considered by many to be the highest literary achievement. Sobering. Thought. Based on human emotion. Achieving catharsis. Timeless. Tragedy. Focus of the protagonist. Ultimately fails in his or her struggle to achieve a goal. A play may be a tragedy, a comedy, or, in modern drama, a mixture of the two.. A . tragedy. depicts serious and important events that end unhappily. . A . comedy. ends happily. Although most comedies are funny, they may also make us think and question.. What makes a culture unique?. Terms. myth . a traditional story that explains a culture’s beliefs or part of the natural world . ritual . words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony. oracle . Comedy. Fiction represented in performance (unlike prose). Comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘action’. The word ‘play’ was the standard term used to describe drama until Shakespeare’s time. How did theatre, as we know it, come to be?. Greek Theatre. Rooted in Dionysian hymns -in honor of DIONYSUS, god . of . wine and fertility. . Play festivals were so popular entire towns would shut down for days! Local houses would sponsor plays for competition. . Comedy. A comedy is a play that treats characters and situations in a humorous way and has a happy ending.. Comes from the Greek words . komos. . and . ode, . meaning revel song.. Comedies don’t always make you laugh out loud, but usually at least amuse you.. ‘Laughter must answer to certain requirements of life in common. It must have a . social . signification.’ (p12). The ‘birth of Latin literature’. In 240BCE, . Livius. Andronicus . stages one of his plays as part of the . ‘Laughter must answer to certain requirements of life in common. It must have a . social . signification.’ (p12). The ‘birth of Latin literature’. In 240BCE, . Livius. Andronicus . stages one of his plays as part of the . Aristotle (384 – 322 BCE). Greek philosopher born in Macedonia. Son of Nicomachus, physician to the king. Entered Plato’s Academy at age 18. c. 342 BCE began tutor to Alexander the Great. Founded the Lyceum.