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Greek Culture

Greek Culture. Theater. Rules for Greek Theater. Men only Maximum of 3 people on stage at once Often wore masks to portray characters Had “Chorus” to narrate and keep audiences involved (background music as well). Themes for Greek Theater. Gods/Goddesses Heroes Fate Good vs. Evil

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Greek Culture

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  1. Greek Culture Theater

  2. Rules for Greek Theater • Men only • Maximum of 3 people on stage at once • Often wore masks to portray characters • Had “Chorus” to narrate and keep audiences involved (background music as well)

  3. Themes for Greek Theater • Gods/Goddesses • Heroes • Fate • Good vs. Evil • Greek pride in accomplishments and independence

  4. Tragedy • Often protagonist in “no win” situation • Only choice is how to die • Presented as Trilogies

  5. Examples of Tragedy • Aeschylus • Oresteia • Agamemnon and family after Trojan War • Killed by Clytemnestra • Ultimately reason triumphs over evil

  6. Tragedy Examples • Sophocles • Oedipus Rex

  7. Tragedy Examples • Euripides • Brutal, violent themes • Compassion for women and children who suffered • The Trojan Women

  8. Comedy • Done to criticize and satirize (make fun of) politicians and intellectuals • Aristophanes • The Clouds • Socrates living high up on a cloud with no basis in reality

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