The Greek Playwrights

Question 1

Aeschylus

Answer 1

Wrote “The Persians”. Added 2nd actor + dialogue. Added dancing and acting to chorus. Reduced chorus size. Battle of Marathon.

Question 2

Sophocles

Answer 2

Wrote “Antigone”. Added 3rd actor. Wrote for festival of Dionysus. Beat Aeschylus at 28.

Question 3

Euripides

Answer 3

Wrote “Medea”. Religion + politics lost appeal in his plays. Born during Battle of Salamis.

Question 4

Aristophanes

Answer 4

Wrote “The Birds”. Inspired by Polypenesian war. Main comedian.