Midterm

Question 1

Dithyramb

Answer 1

songs sung by chorus to honor Dionysus

Question 2

Hypocrite

Answer 2

greek actors

Question 3

Thespian

Answer 3

greek actor named after thespis (first actor)

Question 4

Catharsis

Answer 4

purging emotions

Question 5

Tragedy

Answer 5

• based on myths or history (familiar to Greek audiences)
• depict the downfall of a hero or heroine
• most popular genre

Question 5

Tragic Hero

Answer 5

• the protagonist of high status or noble birth
• morally ambiguous (not especially good nor especially bad person: relatable)
• hamartia leads to downfall
• actions and outcomes teach a moral or philosophical lesson

Question 6

Hubris

Answer 6

extreme pride

Question 6

Hamartia

Answer 6

tragic flaw

Question 7

Daniel 3 Comparison

Answer 7

both stories involve characters who have to go against high authority to do what they believe to be morally right. They both are threatened with extreme punishments but go through with their rights.

Question 8

What characteristics define ancient Greek drama?

Answer 8

masks
- honor Dionysus
- many roles
chorus
- 12 men
- Perspective of the Community
- State the Moral Lesson
actors
- all men
- high status
- multiple roles
- awarded laurel wreaths

Question 9

What themes of Antigone are still relevant to modern audiences?

Answer 9

conflict between moral beliefs vs law
extreme pride leading to consequences

Question 9

Who is the tragic hero of Antigone, and what moral lesson do we learn from the plight of that hero?

Answer 9

creon - leaves audience feeling scared and they learn to not let your pride get the better of you
- he is off noble status
- has fatal flaw