Ancient Greek Literature

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Ancient Greek Literature Oedipus Rex

Setting When: 5th Century BC Where: Greece (divided into city states)

Cultural Context: Pre-Peloponnesian War ATHENS vs. SPARTA Home of democracy Citizen Participation Prosperity led to great growth in architecture and art Totalitarian society Individuals were subordinate to state Superior army

Influential People Sophocles Career began in 468 B.C. at the Dionysus-annual theatrical competition In 62 years he wrote 120 plays 24 won first place The others were awarded 2nd place Only 7 survived Expanded the use of sets and props Explored universal truths gods influence humans, but man is ultimately responsible for his character and his life

Characteristics: Greek Tragedy Aristotle’s Poetics (Tragic Hero) Chorus Aristeia: moment of greatness Hubris: extreme pride or arrogance Hamaratia: tragic flaw Peripeteia: reversal of fortune Epiphany: striking realization that causes reflection and/or change of action Catastrophe: final tragedy Catharsis: release of emotional tension after an overwhelming experience, resulting in purging or purification of emotions Present stories of the gods’ lives in song Has a choral leader who often represents the whole Stories are often long and detailed

Significant Work: Oedipus Rex (the King) Young Oedipus hears a prophecy that he is destined to kill his own father and marry his own mother. He spends his entire life avoiding this.