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Greek Culture Theater

Rules for Greek Theater Men only Men only Maximum of 3 people on stage at once Maximum of 3 people on stage at once Often wore masks to portray characters Often wore masks to portray characters Had “Chorus” to narrate and keep audiences involved (background music as well) Had “Chorus” to narrate and keep audiences involved (background music as well)

Themes for Greek Theater Gods/Goddesses Gods/Goddesses Heroes Heroes Fate Fate Good vs. Evil Good vs. Evil Greek pride in accomplishments and independence Greek pride in accomplishments and independence

Tragedy Often protagonist in “no win” situation Often protagonist in “no win” situation Only choice is how to die Only choice is how to die Presented as Trilogies Presented as Trilogies

Examples of Tragedy Aeschylus Aeschylus OresteiaOresteia Agamemnon and family after Trojan WarAgamemnon and family after Trojan War Killed by Clytemnestra Killed by Clytemnestra Ultimately reason triumphs over evilUltimately reason triumphs over evil

Tragedy Examples Sophocles Sophocles Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex

Tragedy Examples Euripides Euripides Brutal, violent themesBrutal, violent themes Compassion for women and children who sufferedCompassion for women and children who suffered The Trojan WomenThe Trojan Women

Comedy Done to criticize and satirize (make fun of) politicians and intellectuals Done to criticize and satirize (make fun of) politicians and intellectuals Aristophanes Aristophanes The CloudsThe Clouds Socrates living high up on a cloud with no basis in reality Socrates living high up on a cloud with no basis in reality