violence in the bacchae Flashcards
What does Pentheus say he will do to Dionysus?
Cut his head from his body
What does the messenger say the women do when they see him?
One tears apart a calf
The others tear fully grown cows to pieces
Parts were hung from the trees dripping w blood
What does P say he will sacrifice?
He will sacrifice a great slaughter of women
What does the chorus say Justice should do?
Slaughter with a stab through the throat
How is Agave described when killing P?
Foaming at the mouth, rolling her eyes in all directions
What does Agave do to P?
Puts her foot against his ribs + tore his shoulder out its socket
How was P’s body described after death?
Ribs laid bare
Women were playing catch with his flesh
Agave was holding his head
What does Studdard say about the Bacchae?
The Bacchae is one of Euripides’ most disturbing plays
