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. Tragedy Trashed or Translated?. Mark Rothko, “Antigone”. “Drama” v. Tragedy. “In drama you struggle, because you hope you’re going to survive. It’s utilitarian – sordid. But tragedy is gratuitous. Pointless, irremediable. Fit for a king!” (Chorus, 102). a . Public Affairs . katabasis by. SOPHOCLES. SOPHOCLES. The Greek tragedian Sophocles (497 BC-406 BC) is known to us. But he did more than just make people laugh. No less than Aristophanes, he considered himself a teacher (didaskalos) of his Athenian audiences, commenting upon and forcing them to think seriously about . 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?. 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 . “All men by nature desire knowledge.”- Aristotle. Tragedy. Tragedy - . Tragedy dealt with the big themes of love, loss, pride, the abuse of power and the fraught relationships between men and gods. Typically the main protagonist of a tragedy commits some terrible crime without realizing how foolish and arrogant he has been. Then, as he slowly realizes his error, the world crumbles around him. The three great playwrights of tragedy were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. . Antigone . By Sophocles. Antigone. Daughter of Oedipus, sister of . Ismene. , niece of Creon, . fiance. of . Haemon. Defies Creon’s order that no citizen of Thebes can give . Polynices. ’ body a proper burial, under penalty of death. 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 . “I am no man”. Image from cover, Casey . Dué. . The Captive Women’s Lament in Greek Tragedy. Agenda. Adventures in Critical Thinking. Creon’s Counselors…. Recap and Update. Play and Its “Ideological Horizons” . 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 . Samos rebellion, 440-39 BC. Yet, the punishment resembles . apotympanismos. , crucifixion on a plank, which Athenians afflicted upon citizens guilty of . henous. crimes. By all appearances, Pericles treated the . 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 . Learning Targets. :. Students will be able to list common . Tragic Flaws. of a . tragic hero. .. Students will be able to identify what makes a character the . tragic hero. . Students . will . be aware of .