1. Greek Drama = Tragedy 5/4/20151

2. 2 Terms to Recall ACT: long section of a play/drama SCENE: division of acts at key transitions in location or action

3. Main Character Types PROTAGONIST:  main character  must face primary conflict ANTAGONIST:  one who acts against protagonist  creates conflict  not always a “villain” 5/4/20153

4. Round vs. Flat Round multi-dimensional variable personality Flat lacks dimension only see one main aspect of personality 5/4/20154

5. Dynamic v. Static Changes throughout the course of the narration Shows significant effects of conflicts 5/4/20155 Dynamic

6. Static Does not significantly change during the narration Seems to not be affected much by the conflicts 5/4/20156

7. Foils highlight each other’s differences not necessarily enemies a “love/hate” or “can’t live with you/can’t live without you” kind of relationship basis of partnerships in literature/film Sherlock and Watson bickering 5/4/20157

8. Greek Amphitheater Layout 5/4/20158

9. 9 GREEK DRAMA TERMS Chorus: group sings/chants during the performance to represent the feelings of the general public Choragos: chorus leader

10. 5/4/201510 GREEK DRAMA TERMS Parados: chorus comes on stage to signal the start Exodus: chorus signals the conclusion and moves off stage

11. 5/4/201511 Strophe: chorus moves right-to-left and summarizes the main action of the scene Antistrophe: chorus immediately moves opposite direction and leads into next scene

12. Literary Terms: Ode: chorus pays tribute to idea or person; express deep thoughts Paean: chorus invokes the intervention of the gods to help 5/4/201512

13. 5/4/201513 Tragic Flaw Personality trait that causes the protagonist to make a poor decision, usually with a fatal consequence

14. Hubris = excessive pride often the tragic flaw in Greek tragedies 5/4/201514

15. Catharsis The release of emotional tension following the acceptance of a traumatic event Usually brought on by art, music, a ceremony (funeral), etc. 5/4/201515

16. So, do you remember that story about Oedipus…? The family photo album will never be the same. 5/4/201516

17. 5/4/201517 Key Details Curse on Thebes’ royal baby  taken to die in wilderness  adopted by shepherd  as adult, challenges Sphinx  saves Thebes  kills man who insulted him along journey (dad/king)  Thebes views a hero  marries widowed Queen (mom)  4 children (Antigone, Ismene, Eteocles, Polyneices)  Oedipus learns true identity from Tieresias (prophet)  exiles himself  Creon takes over  Polyneices fights against Thebes  not buried properly (traitor)  the play ANTIGONE begins.