Oedipus Terms/Greek Theater
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Anti-Hero | a central character in a narrative or dramatic work (the protagonist) who lacks the qualities of nobility and courage expected of traditional heroes, an ineffectual failure (NOT to be confused with the antagonist or villain) |
| Catharsis | confession, release |
| Tragic Hero | A man better than ourselves but not perfect Flaw - tragic flaw or hamartia Must face destiny with courage + nobility of spirit Tragedy stresses vulnerability Genre not totally pessimistic |
| Hamartia | tragic flaw |
| Hubris | excessive pride or arrogance |
| Dionysus | Greek god, son of Zeus (also called Bacchus) Wild and ecstatic religious rites Later - god of wine, lose inhibitions, creativity |
| Thespis ( ~ thespian) | said to have introduced an actor in 6 century BC |
| Aeschylus (525-456 BC) | added actors first increased the number of the actors from 1to 2 and reduced the role of the chorus, giving first place to the dialogue |
| Sophocles (496-406 BC) | added a 3rd actor fixed the chorus at 15 |
| Theatron - {to view as a spectator} | Area in which the audience sat. Shaped like a horseshoe (first row was thrones, where the VIPS sat) |
| Orchestra | Great circular ground level place where chorus dances At the center was Thymele, an altar to Dionysus |
| Paradoi | entrances on either side {two ramps on the sides of the stage} |
| Skene | scene building - had three doors (dressing room, background - could be temple, palace, etc.) |
| Proscenium | one step higher, level of skene, where most of the action took place |
| Prologue {"fore speech"} | preliminary statement that introduces subject matter an introductory speech that draws attention to the theme and gives background to the story (read before the first scene) |
| Parodos | entrance song of the chorus chanting lyric which has direct bearing on the theme of the play |
| Episode | act or scene, part where plot is developed (usually 4-5) |
| Ode | it was blank on the guide.... |
| Strophe | E -> W, chorus |
| Antistrophe | W -> E |
| Exodos | the final action after the last stasimon, epilogue or final scene |
| Tragedy | Tragic hero" suffers from some serious misfortune which is not accidental and therefore meaningless, but is significant - misfortune is logically related to the hero's actions. Often deals with serious circumstances and ending in unhappy catastrophePurpose: arouse emotion - catharsis |
| Drama | Greek word for "Action," religious, entertainment |
| Choragos | main/leader of chorus, specific member |
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