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Antigone A Greek Tragedy by Sophocles

The etymology of the word "tragedy" is "tragos"+"ode", which means the hymn of goats. Tragoi (the goats) were the priests of god Dionysus.

Greek Theater came out of festivals that were given to honor the Greek God Dionysus Developed over several hundred years. Eventually, it evolved into modern theater (over thousands of years) Sophocles introduced a number of changes to the theater

The God: Dionysus God of Fertility and Wine Some Athenians worshiped him. They were the cult of Dionysus. –Drank wine –Ate raw flesh The Dionysiac ceremonies were simple at the beginning –little by little became more complex and were accompanied by flute, and drums.

Chorus The chorus was considered to be the mouthpiece of society (in its humble form) and morality and suffered along with the heroes.The chorus was considered to be the mouthpiece of society (in its humble form) and morality and suffered along with the heroes. After Sophocles, the chorus had 15 members and stood in a circleAfter Sophocles, the chorus had 15 members and stood in a circle

Architecture of Ancient Greek Theater Greek theatre buildings were called a theatron ('seeing place') The theatres were large, open-air structures constructed on the slopes of hills.

The centerpiece of the theatre was the orchestra, or "dancing place", a large circular or rectangular area. Site of the choral performances, the religious rites, and, possibly, the acting. An altar was located in the middle of the orchestra; in Athens, the altar was dedicated to Dionysus.altar

SKENE-Behind the orchestra used as a "backstage" area where actors could change their costumes and mask, Sophocles first started painting scenery to the façade of the skene.

Paraskenia

Ancient Greek Masks The use of masks in ancient greek theater draw their origin from the ancient dionysiac cult. ancient dionysiac cult The members of the chorus wore masks, usually similar to each other but completely different from the leading actors Because the number of actors varied from one to three, they had to put on different masks, in order to play more roles. The actors were all men. The mask was therefore necessary to let them play the female roles.

Tragedy A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances.

Sophocles Greek dramatist. Together with Euripides and Aeschylus, he is considered one of the greatest dramatists of ancient Greece. His surviving plays include Ajax, Oedipus Rex, Antigone, and Oedipus at Colonus A man of wealth, charm, and genius, Sophocles was given posts of responsibility in peace and in war by the Athenians. He was a general and a priest; after his death he was worshiped as a hero He composed about 123 dramas, winning first place about 20 times and never falling lower than second A definitive innovator in the drama, he added a third actor—thereby tremendously increasing the dramatic possibilities of the medium—increased the size of the chorus, abandoned the trilogy of plays for the self-contained tragedy, and introduced scene painting.

Antigone a tragedy written in 442 BC by Sophoclesa tragedy written in 442 BC by Sophoclestragedy 442 BC Sophoclestragedy 442 BC Sophocles chronologically the third of the three Theban plays but was written firstchronologically the third of the three Theban plays but was written firstthree Theban playsthree Theban plays –Oedipus the King Oedipus the KingOedipus the King –Oedipus at Colonus Oedipus at ColonusOedipus at Colonus –Antigone Antigone

After Oedipus is exiled, he leaves the ruling rights of Thebes to his two sons, Eteocles and Polynices who must take it in turns to rule.After Oedipus is exiled, he leaves the ruling rights of Thebes to his two sons, Eteocles and Polynices who must take it in turns to rule.OedipusThebes Eteocles PolynicesOedipusThebes Eteocles Polynices Eteocles rules first but the two become enemies after Eteocles refuses to give up the throne, and Polynieces is exiled.Eteocles rules first but the two become enemies after Eteocles refuses to give up the throne, and Polynieces is exiled. At the beginning of the play, both brothers are dead, apparently slain by the other's hand.At the beginning of the play, both brothers are dead, apparently slain by the other's hand.

The current ruler, Creon, has made a decree: Since Polynices fought against Thebes, he shall not be buried. Meanwhile, Eteocles is to be buried with full military honors.The current ruler, Creon, has made a decree: Since Polynices fought against Thebes, he shall not be buried. Meanwhile, Eteocles is to be buried with full military honors.Creon

Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus and the sister of the dead brothers, believes this proclamation to be against the gods' orders.Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus and the sister of the dead brothers, believes this proclamation to be against the gods' orders.Antigone She confides her plan to bury Polynices herself to her sister Ismene. The more timid of the two, Ismene refuses to take part out of fear, but agrees with her motive.She confides her plan to bury Polynices herself to her sister Ismene. The more timid of the two, Ismene refuses to take part out of fear, but agrees with her motive. Ismene

Why study Antigone? Ancient Greek Drama is the basis for all modern drama and film The story gives many important clues to the Ancient Greek culture and character Tragedies still contain the basic elements that they originated with

Film Versions of Antigone Antigone (1964) Directed by Yorgos Javellas, Sophocles’ play about the daughter of King Oedipus caught in a moral dilemma about whether to obey the laws of the state or to follow her conscience is brought to the screen with Irene Papas performing the title role. English subtitlesAntigone (1964) Directed by Yorgos Javellas, Sophocles’ play about the daughter of King Oedipus caught in a moral dilemma about whether to obey the laws of the state or to follow her conscience is brought to the screen with Irene Papas performing the title role. English subtitles Antigone (1974) Directed by Gerald Freedman, this screen adaptation of Sophocles’ play stars Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, and Fritz Weaver.Antigone (1974) Directed by Gerald Freedman, this screen adaptation of Sophocles’ play stars Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, and Fritz Weaver. Antigone (1984) Don Taylor directed this made for TV adaptation of Sophocles’ playAntigone (1984) Don Taylor directed this made for TV adaptation of Sophocles’ play