Greek Comedy + Lysistrata Flashcards
What is active agon?
the social problem being dealt with directly
What is passive agon?
the social problem hidden underneath
What are the Homeric Epics?
foundational books of Greek civilization: The Odyssey and The Iliad
Which war was referenced in Lysistrata?
Athens vs Sparta (specifically Peloponnesian War)
What are phallic rituals?
religious celebrations of fertility; lots of sexual stuff going on
What is dithyramb?
singing + dancing; precursor to Greek Chorus (they comment on actions)
What are satyr plays?
skits where satyrs seduce innocent beauty
Who is Dionysus?
demigod, son of Zeus; god of comedy, wine, and celebration; represents the idea of churning mess of life vs majestic transcendence
What is parabasis?
song or dance where the chorus addresses the audience and offers a counterpoint to the mainstream action
What are episodes?
self contained story unit that is part of a longer narrative
What is alazon?
Greek term for the braggart male
What is eiron?
Greek term for clever slave or servant
What is reification?
stereotyping; ex: Lampito and Peace
What is anachronism?
something outside of its time and/or place
What is anthropomorphism?
attribution of human characteristics to nonhuman things especially from the natural or spiritual words
