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1 Greek Tragedy Lesson plans 2017

2 What do all of these shows have in common?

3 What makes a hero? Definition Characteristics Examples
Compare and contrast super heroes and modern heroes. 7 min. video

4 Different kinds of heroes
Super hero Tragic hero Romantic hero

5 What is Greek Tragedy? Read pp. 958-959 Definition Structure Origin
Characteristics Read pp Video is about 7 min.

6 Timeline of some tragedies/medieval romance
Sophocles B.C. Geoffrey Chaucer A.D. Shakespeare A.D. Homer 8th century 700 A.D. Sir Thomas Malory A.D. Oldest story = epic of gilgamesh (written in cuneiform found in modern-day iraq) 2000 B.C. Guttenberg printing press

7 Watch Antigone and answer these questions
In Antigone, who is the real main character — Antigone or Creon? Make a case to support your choice. Discuss the differences between Antigone and Ismene in their views of women in society. How does each sister's view shape the choices she makes in the play? How consistent is each in her view? Is Antigone primarily a drama of politics or of fate. Defend your answer. As a prophet, Tiresias speaks for the gods and for Fate. How does the character of Tiresias function dramatically in Antigone? Who is the tragic hero in Antigone? Defend your answer using the terms we learned and characteristics of tragic heroes of which we took note.

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