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Warm-up 10/15 What is a comma splice? Write an example of one. Write the same sentence correctly. Write a sentence using a semicolon correctly.

Greek Drama and Tragedy Oedipus Rex Greek Drama and Tragedy

The Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC Conflict between Sparta and Athens Initiated by Sparta (conservative, militaristic) Athens had gained power through defeat of Persian armies Democratic government Sparta wins Becomes leading city-state in Greece This was occurring during Sophocles’s lifetime. Not many of his plays survive, but the ones that do were his later ones. They were marked by tragedy and sorrow because Athens was suffering much. This play, therefore, is not a happy one and reflects the actual situation taking place at the time.

Lasting Achievements They were willing sit with the question “Why?” Achievements flowed from their ability to wonder and question “Wisdom begins in wonder.”-Socrates Love of intellectualism and rational thought

Key Figures Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus Sophocles Socrates Plato Most highly regarded playwright of his day Pride, loyalty, personal responsibility Socrates Philosopher “Wisdom begins in wonder” Plato Pupil of Socrates; continued his legacy Nature of reality, existence of the soul, ideal government, the way to lead a virtuous life Aristotle Pupil of Plato Logic, ethics, political theory, rhetoric, biology, analysis of principles of tragedy

Greek Theatre http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOPFxuiaWQ

Greek Drama Amphitheater Male actors performed all of the roles Changed characters by changing masks Chorus (often stood for the citizens) Small number of characters Prologue, Parados, Exodos

Key Literary Devices Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Tragedy: A serious drama featuring a main character, often of noble birth, who strives to achieve something and is ultimately defeated. Defeat may be caused by forces beyond his/her control. Main character’s downfall is due to an inborn character flaw or weakness (tragic flaw). Tragic hero gains new self-knowledge or wisdom.

Vocabulary Hearth Supplication Batten Liberator Augury Defilement Faction Compunction Besieger