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1 Ancient Greek Literature
Oedipus Rex

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

3 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

4 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

5 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

6 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.

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