greek drama = tragedy 5/4/20151. 2 terms to recall act: long section of a play/drama scene: division...
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Terms to RecallACT: long section of a play/drama SCENE: division of acts at key transitions in location or action
Main Character Types
PROTAGONIST: main character must face primary
conflict ANTAGONIST:
one who acts against protagonist
creates conflict not always a “villain”
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Round vs. Flat
Round
multi-dimensional variable personality
Flat lacks dimension only see one main aspect
of personality
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Dynamic v. Static
Changes throughout the course of the narration Shows significant effects of conflicts
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Dynamic
StaticDoes not significantly change during the narrationSeems to not be affected much by the conflicts
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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
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GREEK DRAMA TERMS Chorus: group sings/chants during
the performance to represent the feelings of the general public
Choragos: chorus leader
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GREEK DRAMA TERMS
Parados: chorus comes on stage to signal the startExodus: chorus signals the conclusion and moves off stage
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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
Literary Terms:
Ode: chorus pays tribute to idea or person; express deep thoughts
Paean: chorus invokes the intervention of the gods to help
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Tragic Flaw
Personality trait that causes the protagonist to make a poor decision, usually with a fatal consequence
Catharsis
The release of emotional tension following the acceptance of a traumatic event
Usually brought on by art, music, a ceremony (funeral), etc.
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So, do you remember that story about Oedipus…? The family photo album will never be the same.
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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.
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