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Insights into Ancient Greek Theatre: Tragedy, Comedy, and Satire

Explore the rich history of Ancient Greek Theatre, from Tragedy to Comedy and Satire. Discover the impact of playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and the significance of theatrical elements such as masks, the chorus, and the theatrical space. Delve into the world of Greek Theatre and its lasting influence on Western culture.

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Insights into Ancient Greek Theatre: Tragedy, Comedy, and Satire

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  1. Greek Theatre • Ms. Ford • University High School • Western Civilizations

  2. Ancient Greek Theatre • Flourished from 550-220 BCE, mostly in the city of Athens. • Was part of the festival for Dionysus. • Significant and sustained impact on Western culture.

  3. Tragedy • Usually had a leading actor rise in arrogance and fall in despair • His insulting behavior merits a punishment • Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides • Typically, a playwright submitted 3 tragedies and 1 satyr for competition

  4. Comedy • From “comoi” which means entertainment, amusing • Was supposed to be a mockery of people and situations and a criticism of corruption • The goal was to return to tradition and to the values of ancestors • Typically had vulgar language • Aristophanes wrote 11 comedies

  5. Satire • Was similar to a tragedy but it was shorter in length and lighter in heavy content • Usually mocked heroes in order to give the audience to relax after attending a tragedy • Only saved satiric dramas are “The Cyclops” by Euripides and “The Scouts” by Sophocles

  6. Greek Theatre • The Actors • Were men • Wore masks and long robes to disguise themselves, as part of the religion • Were highly respected • Made grand gestures and had to speak loudly and clearly • The Chorus • 12 or 15 members • Could speak to give information to the audience or could react to show the emotions the audience should have

  7. Greek Theatre • Theatron- where people sat and watched • Orchestra- where they performed • Parados- where the chorus enters • Skene- where actors could change costumes and masks

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