Master Flashcards
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aside
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a short comment only to be heard by the audience or another character
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direct address
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character steps out of the scene to speak to the audience
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to dry
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forget your line
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objectives
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the goals of the character or scene. when objectives meet obstacles = dramatic action
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stage business
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small physical actions that reveal character
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Q to Q
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going through all lighting and sound cues through the entire play
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Italian
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running through the lines of a show without including physical action
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preview
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full performance before opening night with a selective audience
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tech dress
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full performance with full tech and costumes
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tech run
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full tech no costumes
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composition
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still images on the stage
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line read
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the director demonstrates how to say a line
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extensive structure (5)
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Multiple characters
multiple locations
the time frame spans multiple days or longer
multiple plot points/action
little exposition
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intensive structure
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Only a few characters
one or two locations
takes place (usually) within the span of a day
one major thread of action
begins late in the story; a lot of exposition
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sililoquy
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a monologue that is delivered while alone on stage; speaking one’s thoughts aloud, not heard by other characters, sometimes addressed to the audience
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spine
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The objective that is the driving force behind the plot
(when figuring out the spine, work backward through the story)
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units
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Sections that a play can be divided into
Can be based on:
- scenes
- character entrances/exits
- shift in topic
-objectives
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special
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lighting (similar to a spotlight) used to highlight a specific actor
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arena stage
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Theatre in the round. Audience is all around stage
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Proscenium
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audience on one side of the stage
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tennis court
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audience is on the two lengthy sides of the stage (think big runway)
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thrust stage
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the stage extends into the audience area, causing the audience to wrap around the stage
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grid
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wire frame above the stage that supports backstage crew
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trap
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trapdoor in the stage
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what age was theatre in ancient greece
The golden age (499-400 BC)
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what is City Dionysia, list 3 things about it
Athenian festival in honour of Dionysus
featured dramatic presentations as a comp
held at late march for the planting season
plays produced by wealthy citizens who would share fame and financial prizes
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what were the four festivals in honour of Dionysus
City Dionysia, Anthesteria, Lenaia, Rural Dionysia
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List 3 things about Thespis
The first actor
stepped out of the chorus to engage in dialogue
from his name comes the word Thespian (actor)
introduced the use of masks
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What does Oedipus declare shall be the only punishment if the murderer confesses
Exile
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Why does Oedipus think that Creon plotted with Tiresias
to overthrow him so that Creon could become king
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What prophecy was Laius given regarding his and Jocasta's son?
Their child would kill Laius
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What did Laius do with his son?
Fastened his ankles together and sent him to mount Cithaeron to be killed
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where was Laius killed
where the three highways meet
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why did Oedipus go to the oracle at Delphi
a drunk stranger told Oedipus that Polybus wasn't his true father
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After Oedipus goes to the oracle at Delphi, what did he do?
Decides he cannot return to Corinth and runs into Laius where the three highways meet. When a member of his entourage makes a rude remark, Oedipus kills everyone in a fit of anger
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why does Oedipus run away from Corinth
He fears his prophecy coming true: that he will kill his father and marry his mother
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who does the chorus side with after Jocasta intervenes
Creon
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what were the elements of plague affecting Thebes (4)
Fever
Crops and cattle dying
stillborn birth
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what was the sphinx's riddle
what walks on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening
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what did the oracle at Delphi tell Creon
In order to save Thebes from plague, Laius' death must be avenged
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why didn't Thebes investigate Laius' death in great detail
They were dealing with sphinx at that time
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What was Tiresias' prophecy (6)
Laius's murderer is
1. Immigrant of foreign birth
2. Theban born
3. Blind instead of seeing
4. Beggar instead of rich, he will make his way to foreign soil
5. brother and father of his children
6. son and husband of the woman who gave him birth
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why does Tiresias reveal the truth about Laius' murder
He reveals that Oedipus is the killer after Oedipus insults him by declaring that Tiresias helped plan the murder
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Why does Oedipus get mad at Creon and what does he want to do to him
Creon had encouraged Oedipus to call upon Tiresias. Oedipus believes that Creon and Tiresias worked together to frame Oedipus for Laius' murder so that Creon could take the throne.
He wants to sentence Creon to death for being a traitor
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How does Creon defend himself against Oedipus' accusation
He is already in good standing with both rulers of Thebes, and therefore already has all the respect and power he wants without the responsibility and danger of the crown
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what age was Greek theatre from
The golden age (499-400 BC)
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City Dionysia (list 3)
Athenian festival in honour of Dionysus
Featured dramatic presentations as a competition
held at the end of March in anticipation of the planting season
each play was produced by a wealthy citizen who would share in the fame and financial prizes
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what were the four festivals in honour of Dionysus
City Dionysia
Anthesteria
Lenaia
Rural Dionysia
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Thespis (List 3)
The first actor
stepped out of the chorus to engage in dialogue
from his name comes the word Thespian (actor)
Introduced the use of masks
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Aeschylus (list 3)
523-456 BC
introduced the second actor
reduced chorus to 12 people
father of tragedy
popularized the trilogy model in theatre through competitions
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Sophocles (list 3)
496-406 BC
The third actor
scene painting
Wrote Oedipus the King
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Euripedes (list 3)
480-406 BC
psychological playwright
controversial characters and themes
main characters often women
18 surviving tragedies
his play, 'Cyclops' is the only complete Satyr play that has survived
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Aristophanes (list 3)
446-386 BC
Father of Comedy
11/40 surviving plays
Famous work: Lysistrata
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What are the Unities of Ancient greek scripts
Time, Place, Action (unity of these three things)
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Chorus (list 3)
Added spectacle with movement and song
established framework of the event
expresses views of the ordinary citizens
set rhythm of plays
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Who was Polybus's wife
Merope
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A shepherd gave the baby to the Corinthian messenger. Where did the shepherd get the baby
Jocasta
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How does Oedipus interpret Jocasta's words when she begs him to stop pursuing the truth
That she thinks she will be ashamed if Oedipus is born from a non-noble lineage
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How does Oedipus make the shepherd tell the truth
tortures him
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why didn't the shepherd kill Oedipus as an infant
pity
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who are Oedipus' daughters
Antigone, Ismene
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what character trait does this represent?
"Here I am myself, world-famous Oedipus"
- Oedipus
Prideful, Egotistical
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what character trait does this represent?
"you may count on me; I am ready to do anything to help"
- Oedipus
Loyal
cares about his people
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what character trait does this represent?
"I have already acted. I have sent Creon to the prophetic oracle of Apollo"
- Oedipus
Proactive, jumps to action
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what character trait does this represent?
"but I will begin afresh. I will bring it all to light"
- Oedipus
Determined, Confident
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what character trait does this represent?
"Now if this stranger had anything to do with Laius, is there a more unhappy man alive than I?… I must be banished from Thebes"
- Oedipus
Keeps his words, not above the law
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what character trait does this represent?
"I shall know my Origin, mean though it be"
-Oedipus
Not concerned with social standing
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what character trait does this represent
Creon: "If you wish to hear my report in the presence of these people I am ready. Or shall we go inside?"
Oedipus: "speak out before all of us"
Open
not secretive
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what character trait does this represent
"the noblest of labors is for a man to help his fellow man with all he has and can do"
-Oedipus
Generous
compassionate
good person
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what character trait does this represent
"you scoundrel. You would enrage a lifeless stone."
-Oedipus
irritable
quick-tempered
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what character trait does this represent
"I think you helped to plan the murder of Laius"
-Oedipus
jumps to conclusions
judgy
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what character trait does this represent
"not at all. Death is what I want for you, not exile"
-Oedipus
vindictive
powerful
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what character trait does this represent
"let him go- even if it does lead to my death or inglorious banishment. It is your piteous speech that rouses my compassion- not what he says"
- Oedipus
manipulative
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what character trait does this represent
"I will tell you the truth, all of it"
- Oedipus
honest to a default
values absolute truth
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what character trait does this represent
"one of you twist his arms behind his back"
-Oedipus
violent
cruel
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what character trait does this represent
Shepherd: "here comes the dreadful truth and I must speak"
Oedipus: "and I must hear it. But hear it I will"
must know the truth
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what character trait does this represent
Priest: "in our judgment, you are first of men"
admired
revered
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what character trait does this represent
Priest: "it was with divine support that you restored our city to life"
the gods favour him
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what character trait does this represent
Chorus leader: "we saw how the Sphinx came against him-there is wisdom was proved...remembering that day, my heart will never judge him guilty of evil action"
trust of the people
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what character trait does this represent
chorus leader: "This attack on you must have been forced out of him by anger; he lost control of himself"
impulsive
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what character trait does this represent
Creon: "if you think stubbornness deprived of intelligence is a worthwhile possession..."
stubborn
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Creon: you show your sulky temper in giving way, just as you did in your ferocious anger
temperamental
erratic
unpredictable
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what are the different tactics Oedipus uses to smoke out the murderer (5)
Loyalty, Leniency, Payment, Threats, Gods
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how does Oedipus explain his decision to blind himself
He had no use for sight when he could see nothing in life that brought him joy
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how does Creon respond to Oedipus' request to banish him
he must consult with Apollo first
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list the elements of Classic dramatic play structure (6)
1. problem
2. complications
3. reversal
4. recognition
5. climax
6. denouement
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what is the spine of Macbeth
to restore the rightful ruler to Scotland
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list the elements of the classic play structure in Oedipus
1. Thebes is suffering from a plague (problem)
2. (complications)
ex:
- no one will come forward with the truth about Laius' murder
- Tiresias refuses to speak but then accuses Oedipus of the
- Jocasta reveals Laius' prophecy
- the man who escaped said Laius was killed by robbers
- Oedipus is distraught thinking he might have been the murderer
3. Corinthian messenger reveals that Polybus is dead and that Oedipus has been proclaimed King of Corinth (reversal)
4. Oedipus realizes that he killed Laius and is subject to the curse he brought down (recognition)
5. Oedipus stabs out his eyes (climax)
6. Creon becomes king and will decide Oedipus' fate (denoument)
