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Oedipus Rex Sophocles

The Structure of Greek Drama Prologos: opening portion, sets the scene, contains exposition (essential problem of the play is revealed.) Parados: entrance song of chorus- 1st Ode. (Exposition.) Episodes: scenes of action and drama performed by actors (Conflict/Rising Action)

Structure Cont’d Stasimons: Odes performed by the chorus- alternate with episodes. (Climax/Falling Action) Exodos: Concluding section of tragedy, ends with chorus singing final lines as they exit. (resolution)

The Greek Theatres Often located in or around sanctuaries to the god’s. Skene: rectangular building with 3 doors in front, providing backdrop for the action of the play, as well as an arena where actors entered and exited. Proskenion: small platform erected to give actors more visibility; separate them for chorus & orchestra Parados: extending from the orchestra to each side of the theatron, 2 broad aisles where the chorus entered and exited. Orchestra- circular “dancing Place,” where the chorus performed. Theatron: “seeing place,” where stone benches were constructed for the audience to sit.

Critical Terms to Know: Anagnorisis- revelation or recognition “knowing again,” “knowing back.” Hamartia- “mistake” “error” Hubris- “excessive pride” Nemesis- “divine retribution” Peripateia-reversal of circumstances, or turning point Catharsis- “purification”

Elements of Tragic Hero A mighty figure Suffers reversal of fortune Endures uncommon suffering Recognizes the consequences of his actions Hero’s plight ennobles audience. Oedipus- Chart Handout

Role of the Chorus Characteristics Group of about 15 men Sang lyric poetry and danced to musical accompaniment Were unpaid, drawn from the citizenry at large Performing in the chorus was regarded as a civic duty Were trained and costumed Wore the dress of the people they represented and wore light masks.

Oedipus the King- Classic Dramatic example of Tragedy 5th century B.C. Classic- Greek Society: a listening culture. Greeks conducted their civic affairs in open, formal debate. Public choices were based on the persuasive effectiveness of orators.

III. Religious Rituals Important Plays grew out of tradition of ritualistic celebration of olympian gods, legendary heros, and kings. Attendance/participation in drama (and festivals) considered a civic duty. Plays needed to be instructional, entertaining.

Sight v. blindness Find 10 examples. What is ironic about the blind prophet, Teiresias? How does Sophocles distinguish between sight and insight? Speculate upon oedipus’ blinding himself following the final revelation of truth.

Paradox A seeming contradiction: what sounds impossible is, in fact, possible. Similar to oxymoron Often provide theme: poet shows life is not what is seems. Example from play….?????

Irony The contrast between what appears to be and what actually exists. Three types: Verbal irony: character says one thing, means another. Situational Irony: what happens is different from what is expected. Dramatic Irony: audience knows, characters unaware.

Irony can… Heighten suspense Add humor Assist in developing depth of character Express theme Assist in foreshadowing

Examples of Irony Oedipus’ lack of awareness of involvement Messenger saved Oedipus from death Teiresias

Ode Any exalted, complex lyric, written for a specific purpose, that develops one dignified theme. Appeals to imagination and intellect and often commemorates an event or praises a person or an element of nature.

Ode In structure, an ode is divided into stanzas that may be identical in form or that may show patterned variations in form.

Ode In its original Greek form, an ode was a choral work; it was associated with movement Members of the chorus would sway from one side to the other to emphasize the rise and fall of emotion.