The Origins of Greek Drama

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  • Watch the film Antigone (Links to an external site.). You can skip past the Chorus parts (where all the men speak together) if you prefer and just watch the main drama. The only Chorus part I encourage you to watch is at the end. Be sure to click on the Library link on the left side course menu before clicking the link above and starting the video.

Answer the following questions with complete sentences and well supported, convincing details. You will have to research sources for some of the answers. Use credible sources and make sure to properly cite them. Please number your answers.

NUMBER YOUR ANSWERS

  1. What does Aristotle say are the six parts that must be present in every tragedy?
  2. According to Aristotle, who qualifies as a Tragic Hero? Is their suffering undeserved? Explain.
  3. Clearly define the following in your own words: Hamartia and Hubris (explain how they are connected), Peripeteia, Anagnorisis, Mimesis, Catharsis.
  4. Next, match these terms – Hamartia, Peripeteia, Anagnorisis – with the actions of a character in Antigone –> What is their Hamartia and where do the moments of Peripeteia, Anagnorisis occur for the character? Example – When does Creon’s anagnorisis happen and what is it? What is Antigone’s hamartia or tragic flaw? (Keep this in mind – hubris is just one example of hamartia).
  5. What is the general story line and setting for the play Antigone? Be sure to include detailed information about the roles played by each of the following characters – Antigone, Eteocles, Polynices, Creon, Haemon and Ismene. Please write this in your own words. Do not plagiarize