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Explore the rich culture and history of Greek Theatre with this informative PowerPoint. Learn about Greek gods, Antigone, and the key elements of the Greek stage. Discover the essence of tragedy, catharsis, and the important moral lessons learned through ancient Greek plays.
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Overview of Greek Theatre • The myths • The land • The stage
The Land • Greece has thousands of inhabited islands and dramatic mountain ranges • Greece has a rich culture and history • Democracy was founded in Greece • Patriarchal (male dominated) society • Philosophy, as a practice, began in Greece (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)
The Land Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea
Overview of Greek Theatre • The land • The myths • The stage
The Stage Three Main Portions of Greek Theatre: Skene – Portion of stage where actors performed (included 1-3 doors in and out) Orchestra – “Dancing Place” where chorus sang to the audience Theatron – Seating for audience
The Stage • Greek plays were performed during religious ceremonies held in honor of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry (altars generally on stage) • Banks would shut down for days, people would travel from all around to see the drama competitions—even prisoners were temporarily released to see the plays • Tragedy means “goat song” (relates to Dionysian rituals)
Catharsis • Plays were not seen as a form of entertainment but rather were regarded as highly religious experiences. • They were “lessons” or warnings performed before the gods at an altar.
The Lessons Learned • Man must never put himself above Divine Law ( the law of the gods) • Man who put himself above the gods would bring about his own catastrophe (destruction) • Hubris- the sin of arrogance, pride , stubborness ( putting one’s self before the gods) is a common flaw in greek tragedy . • Hero is brought low and made aware that he is responsible for his own destruction because of a tragic flaw.
Moral order is restored as a result of the catastrophe • A sense of honor and dignity at the destruction of the hero and the innocent in his wake. • The dignity of man is restored. • People leave the theatre having been “purged or cleansed” intellectually and emotionally, being reminded how to live “the good life” and honor the gods.
Functions of the Chorus • Consisted of 5 or 6 people • All “sung” or “chanted” dialogue in unison as “one voice” ( the voice of the people). • Represented the town elders. • Gives background information • Expresses public opinion about people and events . • Provides interlude between scenes indicating passage of time.
Chorus Continued • Set the mood and comments on the significance of the events.
Prologue Parados Episode 1 Staismon 1 Episode 2 Staismon 2 Episode 3 Staismon 3 Episode 4 Staismon 4 Exodus Structure of A Greek Tragedy
Where and how were the dramas performed? …In an amphitheatre …With a chorus who described most of the action. …With masks …With all the fighting and movement going on off stage.….With tragedy first, then comedy later.
Sophocles’ Antigone • Set in Thebes (a city in ancient Greece) • Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta • Antigone’s brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, took opposite sides in a war • Eteocles and Polynices killed each other in battle • Antigone’s uncle, Creon, became king of Thebes
Mount Olympus… …Where the Olympians lived. Who are the Olympians?
King of gods Heaven Storms Thunder lightning Zeus
Hades • Brother to Zeus and Poseidon • King of the Underworld (Tartarus) • Husband of Persphone
Apollo • God of the sun • Music • Poetry • Fine arts • Medicine
Dionysus • God of Wine • Partying (Revelry)
Athena • Goddess of wisdom • Practical arts • War
Aphrodite • Goddess of love and beauty
Artemis • Goddess of hunting and the moon.
