Greek theater Flashcards
Who was Sophocles?
- he was writer and a craftsman at drama.
- he wrote many tragedies
When did Sophocles write Oedepis Rex?
- no one knows exact date
- says to be around 400 BC
When was the golden age in Greece? What happened?
- 200 BC
- Many plays wrote which lasted 2 milenias
What was the role of theater like religiously?
-religious duty to them
What was the role of theater like politically?
- mocked higher class
- instituted by ruler of Athens
What was the role of theater likeWhat was the role of theater like psychologically?
- deep questions
- catharsis
What are some characteristics of a tragic hero?
- harmaria
- must be human
- must have a flaw
- brings about his own downfall
What was the Oracle of Delphi?
-acted as a prophet/told prophecies
Who was Thespis?
- first actor
- word thespian comes after him
When were the plays preformed ?
- during daytime
- during festivals for gods in the springtime
How many people came to watch the competitions?
-20k people
What does the chorus do?
- 12 men
- sung, dance, participate in dialogue
- revealed to audience author’s opinions
Actors costumes?
- exaggerated expression masks
- clues in the costumes
- leather boots
