Tragedy  A form of drama that shows the downfall of a dignified or superior character  Relationship to the gods, suffering, fate.

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Tragedy  A form of drama that shows the downfall of a dignified or superior character  Relationship to the gods, suffering, fate

Tragic Hero  Main character or protagonist  Of high importance and dignified

Tragic flaw  An error in judgment or weakness  Tragic Hero  Pride or arrogance

Catastrophe  A disaster resulting in multiple deaths  If tragic hero doesn’t die, he suffers complete ruin

Chorus  Masked group of actors that observe and comment on the action through songs  Values reflect those of the audience

Fate  Destiny preordained by the gods

Religious Origin  Classical drama in honor of Greek god, Dionysus  Greek drama = Classical drama

Greek Theatre  Religious festival including ritual chants and songs  Spectacle and pageantry

The Theatre  The skene: backdrop and backstage  The theatron: where the audience sits  The orchestra: playing space between the skene and the theatron

The Actors  All men  Wore masks and robes  Elevated shoes

Chorus and the Choragus  About 15 of them  Leader of the chorus is the choragus  Chorus sing and dance between scenes and give the message of the play

Mythological Sources  Myths are stories about gods and goddesses  Legends are stories about people who believe to have once lived

Dramatic Irony  When the audience knows more than the characters do

Greek Deities  Important to know gods and religion  Characters honor and fear their gods  Much of Greek tragedy’s conflict comes from gods and people