greek theatre Flashcards
1
Q
Why were theatre festivals held
A
Theatre festivals were held to honor Diongsus
2
Q
Genres of greek theatre
A
- Comedy
- Tragedy
- Satyr
3
Q
Tragedy
A
- Sopholies
- Euripdes
- Aeschylus
4
Q
Comedy
A
- Aristophones
- Menander
5
Q
Satyr
A
-Satire (men+goat) (they are able to make fun of the gods and rich men since they are not real people)
6
Q
Tragedy example
A
Odepus Rex (he sleeps with mom, kills his dad, and stabs his eyes out
7
Q
Comedy example
A
Lysistra (No sex until you stop fighting)
8
Q
1st actor
A
Thespis
9
Q
how many men are in the chorus
A
50
10
Q
how many actors
A
1-3
11
Q
what do the actors use to help them change the character
A
masks
12
Q
Who were only allowed to perform
A
Men (no woman aloud)
13
Q
what was the point of theatre
A
They wanted people in the audience to feel catharsis (release of emotions)
