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ANTIGONE: An Introduction to Greek Literature Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, 2013

ANTIGONE: An Introduction to Greek Literature Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, 2013. Daily Learning Targets: I can distinguish the characteristics of the literary form of a play or dramatic literature.

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ANTIGONE: An Introduction to Greek Literature Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, 2013

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  1. ANTIGONE: An Introduction to Greek LiteratureWednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, 2013 Daily Learning Targets: I can distinguish the characteristics of the literary form of a play or dramatic literature. I can relate a literary work to the important ideas of the time and place in which it is set. I can determine the effects of the author’s life upon his/her work.

  2. Welcome to the Antigone WebQuest! • Before beginning your exploration into the world of Antigone, you must first become acquainted with Sophocles and The Greek Theater.

  3. Sophocles was born and raised in Athens He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest playwrights. He frequently won 1st place at the Dionysian festivals, which were competitions between playwrights. Meet Sophocles(496-406 B.C.) • During his life, he wrote over 100 plays, but only 7 have survived. • Among these 7 are: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone.

  4. The Greek Theater Theater was a celebration in ancient Greece that was held in honor of Dionysos (the god of wine). During these celebrations, Athenians gathered to watch competitions between playwrights. It was these competitions that Sophocles often won. The plays performed at these festivals usually exposed arrogance which emphasized reverence for the gods and included tragic events. Although violence and disrespect were central to the plot of most tragic plays, violence was never depicted on stage. Instead, these events occurred off stage.

  5. Tragedy • Tragedy is a work of literature that results in a catastrophe for the main character. • In Greek drama, the main character was always a significant person, a king or a hero, and the cause of the tragedy was a tragic flaw, or weakness in his or her character.

  6. Typical Structure of a Tragedy • Ancient Greek playwrights used a consistent format for most of their productions. • A Chorus is used to divide the scenes (similar to how a curtain does in present day performances) through a song that comments on the action of the previous scene. • The Choragos is the leader of the chorus, and serves as another character in the play

  7. The typical structure of a tragedy is as follows: • Prologue – exposition which provide background to the conflict • Parados or parode – Opening song or ode • Strophê – the chorus sings a stanza while moving from right to left while singing • Antistrophê - the chorus sings a stanza while moving from left to right while singing • Epode – included in some odes as a final stanza • Paean – a thanksgiving to Dionysos • Exodos – final exiting scene

  8. Now that you are familiar with Greek Tragedy, you are ready to begin your task… Your Task: • You are a detective assigned to investigate the death of Antigone. • Before you can understand her death, you must first become aware of the circumstances surrounding her life. • You will obtain background information about Anigone’s family life, and the society in which she lived, by following the trail of clues linked to her death.

  9. Family Life – Antigone’s Dad • Antigone, is part of a trilogy about the royal family of Thebes. The trilogy includes; Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone • Follow the two links below to learn more about Antigone’s father, Oedipus: • Oedipus’ Early Life • Oedipus’ Exile

  10. A Tragedy between Brothers • As if the tragedy surrounding her father’s life and exile was not horrific enough, Antigone must now face the death of her brothers. • Click here to learn more about Eteocles and Polyneices

  11. Greek Society • Religion • Government • Funeral Rites – only read the first paragraph • Role of Women – click on the “Daily Life” tab and then click on “Women’s Life” • Hubris – Find the definition

  12. The following information can be used to fill out your STUDY GUIDE… • Title: Antigone • Author: Sophocles • Publication Date: 442 B.C • Setting: The city of Thebes – Ancient Greece • Genre: Drama

  13. The Plot of Antigone • http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/antigone.htm

  14. Antigone: Part One http://www.schooltube.com/video/05b98d0e984c446fa9ab/Antigone%201/11 Explain how the beginning of the film makes you feel? Why is this technique used? Predict what will happen next.

  15. Read Scene 1: Make sure to use expression in your voice. • Exit Slip: Compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene.

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