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2 Greek DramaHow Tragic! Breaking the Law DeathThe Stage 100 200 400 600 800

3 This is the message in the chorus’ final line: “No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise.”

4 The author of Antigone Sophocles

5 A Greek play only included this many actors. Three

6 Greek Drama originated in festivals that honored this god. Dionysus

7 This group of people would sing and chant on stage. Chorus

8 This is the name of the round stage area where the Chorus performed. Orchestra

9 The protagonist in a tragedy who suffers a great loss. Tragic Hero

10 Greek name for a “fatal flaw” Hamartia

11 The Tragic Hero of Antigone Creon

12 Greeks believe it is man’s most fatal flaw. Hubris (excessive pride)

13 (Daily Double) This event comes after the tragic character suffers, and describes the release the character gains when a terrible truth is revealed Catharsis

14 Creon decrees that this person must not be buried. Polynieces

15 This character fears breaking Creon’s law because the punishment is so severe. Ismene

16 This is the punishment for breaking Creon’s law. Public stoning

17 Antigone chooses to follow these laws. The gods’ laws

18 Creon sentences Antigone to this, changing his mind about the original decree. To be locked in a stone vault (cave)

19 This character tries to kill his/her father, then turns the sword on him/herself. Haemon

20 This character tries to plead for execution, but Creon refuses. Ismene

21 This character commits suicide by hanging. Antigone

22 These two characters die in battle. Polyneices and Eteocles

23 This character kills herself after hearing the news of her son’s suicide. Eurydice

24 The low stage in front, where the actors perform Pro-scenium

25 The walled walkway where the Chorus enters and exits Parados

26 The building for dressing rooms and props Skene

27 The altar where sacrifices were made to Dionysus Thymele

28 The crane used to raise and lower actors to the stage: “God from the Machine” Deus Ex Machina

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