The Bacchae Flashcards
1
Q
Do we know if Cadmus believes in Dionysus?
A
‘We cannot be sure Cadmus actually believes Dionysus is a God’- Sommerstein
2
Q
Modern critic about Cadmus and Tiresias wearing the clothes of the cult
A
‘The sight of 2 old men after the chorus wearing the clothes of the Bacchic cult and going to dance is humorous’
‘Irrelevant as the god requires the same worship for everyone’ -Barry
3
Q
Pentheus in episode 1with Cadmus and Tiresias
A
‘It is hardly surprising that by the end of the episode Pentheus remains unconvinced’
‘When Tiresias accuses Pentheus of being mad, he forgets that madness is an essential part of Dionysiac religion’- Garvie
