Sophocles PPX Flashcards
1
Q
What role did drama play during Sophocles’ time?
A
both religious and political
2
Q
How was ancient drama religious?
A
drama was sacred to Dionysus
3
Q
How was ancient drama political?
A
City Dionysia was used to showcase Athenian power to an international audience
4
Q
What was the most prominent Athenian Dramatic Festival? When was it?
A
City Dionysia - late March-early April
5
Q
Were the Theban plays related to one another? (a series)
A
Sophocles’ Theban plays are not a trilogy; the plays that accompanied the OT are lost and their subject matter unknown
6
Q
When was Oedipus Tyrannus likely published?
A
produced before 424, possible in 429
7
Q
Was Oedipus Tyrannus received well?
A
Oedipus Tyrannus took 2nd place (probably at City Dionysia)
