PPT-A Greek Tragedy Antigone

Characteristics of a tragic hero Undergoes a morally significant struggle that ends disastrously Essentially a superior person who is treated sympathetically we like them in spite of what the hero might do. the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . (An-Ti-. Gah. -nee). Sophocles and Greek Tragedy. Tragedy in general. Involves downfall of hero, usually ending with his/her destruction or death (called?). Intense emotion/horrible truth that leads to release or . M A ENGLISH. ST MARY’S COLLEGE, MANARCAUD. DEFINITION OF TRAGEDY. . A Tragedy, according to Aristotle is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete and of a certain magnitude in a language embellished with a certain kind of artistic ornaments with several being separated at the end of each part of the play which is in the form of action not of narrative, involving incidents arousing pity and fear where with to accomplish the catharsis of such emotions.. the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . And there are a few ……. They are …. Dilemma. Hamartia. Peripeteia. . and . anagnorisis. Hubris. Nemesis. Catharsis. Who is the protagonist?. Dilemma. Noun. A . predicament. in which a difficult choice has to be made . You will need a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Think, Pair, Share. If . your mother committed a terrible crime would you turn her in? . Think, Pair, Share. If . your mother committed a terrible crime would you turn her in? . History of Greek Theater . Theater in . the Western World can be traced back to ancient Greece (c. 500 B.C.). Greek drama was presented exclusively at festivals honoring Dionysus.. Dionysus was the god of wine and . arouses . pity and fear in the audience so that we may be purged of unsettling . emotions…. This emotional release can be pleasurable and exhilarating, not depressing. This emotional release is known as . the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . Complete . Day 12.. Online Textbook . Quiz Vocab. . my.hrw.com Friday! . HFORYS VCWS Unit 1 . Mustangs1 . Essay Reminders. Introductions and conclusions. Analysis: . what. the evidence does and . Review . for the Test. You will be separated into two teams.. Team . Eteocles. &. Team . Polyneices. The winner will receive a special treat! . Fill out your study guide and turn it in with your test for . Death of a Salesman. Death of a Salesman . by Arthur Miller was first performed in 1949 on Broadway and was an. . immediate success. This deceptively simple story of the tragic road to suicide of a travelling. Classical Theater. Beginnings. Early on, two genres evolved, tragedy and comedy.. It was the Greeks who, in the late 6th century B.C., invented Western drama. . From Festival Origins. Performances were vivid affairs, religious and civic occasions, and the entire community came to watch. Part of one’s civic duty.. Review for the Test. You will be separated into two teams.. Team . Eteocles. &. Team . Polyneices. Question 1. What did the chorus do in Greek theater?. a. sing and chant. b. sum up the action after every scene.