GREEK DRAMA TRAGEDY Origins Dionysus 5 th century

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GREEK DRAMA & TRAGEDY

GREEK DRAMA & TRAGEDY

Origins Dionysus 5 th century � procession to Athens Dithyrambs Chorus Thespis Switched between

Origins Dionysus 5 th century � procession to Athens Dithyrambs Chorus Thespis Switched between characters using masks

Peisistratus Festivals � Dithyramb � Video 4: 58 -9: 07 competitions

Peisistratus Festivals � Dithyramb � Video 4: 58 -9: 07 competitions

The Chorus Who/what? � Additional performers � On stage throughout the performance � Usually

The Chorus Who/what? � Additional performers � On stage throughout the performance � Usually only chant or sing lines � Wear masks so they are seen as one unit Purpose? � All knowing narrator � Summarize the plot of the play � Provide interactions with the gods

Dramatic Structure Prologue � Explains Parados � The the reason for the tragedy entry

Dramatic Structure Prologue � Explains Parados � The the reason for the tragedy entry chant of the chorus Episode � When an actor interacts with the chorus � Usually 3 -5 episodes Stasimon � When the chorus reacts to the previous episode � Stasimons indicate the end of an episode Exodus � The very last song the chorus sings

Greek Drama Vocabulary Catharsis � release of emotional tension Deus ex machina *** “god

Greek Drama Vocabulary Catharsis � release of emotional tension Deus ex machina *** “god from the machine” � plot device where an unsolvable problem is suddenly solved by someone/something (divine intervention) � Tragic Hero � Hamartia � tragic flaw leads to the tragic hero’s demise Hubris � Hero with a flaw that leads to his/her demise excessive pride Perpeteia � reversal of fortune

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