"width": "800" Oedipus The King, aka Oedipus Rex. "@type": "ImageObject", Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus. Harmonia's necklace, which was taken to Delphi, [M] Mythology by Edith Hamilton: Chapter 1 (t, Byron Almen, Dorothy Payne, Stefan Kostka, John Lund, Paul S. Vickery, P. Scott Corbett, Todd Pfannestiel, Volker Janssen, The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses. Why was Amphiaraus unwilling to march against Thebes? "@context": "http://schema.org", Select three options. This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. "@context": "http://schema.org", The child was named Oedipus. Identify the proper noun in given item. "name": "The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. A terrible plague visits Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. Sphinx means the strangler. "width": "800" Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. Many of these themes can be found in the conflict between Antigone and Creon. "description": "An Example of Greek Architecture. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/40/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28completed%29.jpg", of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", All these children met with tragedy, either dying in horrible ways or killing their own children. Some believe the chorus sang, moved, dancedMost believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play's ethical system, and participated in the action Violence and death offstage Frequent use of messengers to relate information Usually continuous time of action Usually single place Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. He sent his child away to be abandoned when it was born. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/35/The+Sphinx+Asks+a+Riddle.jpg", "name": "Creon\u2019s Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. who buries any of the six dead enemy leadersincluding Polyneiceswill Abstract: The Royal House of Thebes. This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. Cecrops is said to have chosen Athena over Poseidon to be the protector of Athens. By accepting, you agree to the updated privacy policy. The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. Antigone The Story Behind the Story. You'll be billed after your free trial ends. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. "width": "800" Cadmuss great-great-grandson, Oedipus. Banished from Corinth Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "", He must face the world alone. 382. Greek masks helped conceal the men s faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. Please wait while we process your payment. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Who in the world is Sophocles? Antigone, now back in Thebes, is horrified and THE MYTH Oedipus: Oedipus: The Myth King Laius of Thebes learned from an oracle that he was destined to have a son who would kill his own father and. "@type": "ImageObject", Where was Oedipus held to be the son of the king Polybus? Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. "description": "Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. "description": "", "@context": "http://schema.org", Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. { TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. "@context": "http://schema.org", Which youth died before the battle began? The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. "width": "800" Tap here to review the details. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/58/Examples+of+Tragic+Masks.jpg", { Oedipus became king of Thebes and married Jocasta. Circa 495 \u2013 406 BC. Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone, Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus, The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon, A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices, Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods, Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth, Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part, a chorus of men (varied in size form 3 to 50) -- many think the choral song -- dithyramb-- was the beginnings of Greek drama (but origins are unclear), Closely associated with religion - stories based on myth or history, Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play's ethical system, and participated in the action, Frequent use of messengers to relate information, Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. "width": "800" ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/19/Athena+Goddess+of+wisdom%2C+war+strategies%2C+the+defense+of+cities%2C+heroic+endeavor%2C+weaving%2C+pottery+and+other+crafts%2C+domestic+arts%2C+agriculture%2C+the+olive+tree%2C+and+Athens..jpg", The answer is: C. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. "@context": "http://schema.org", Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. "@type": "ImageObject", Laius Abduction of Chryssipus Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", . The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. "description": "Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_18.jpg", { What are the moral codes in ethics? The brothers fight each other for the throne, Both brothers die trying to gain power, Read the excerpt from "The Story of a Warrior Queen. Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. izzypng PLUS. It had trouble with its surrounding, from nature to man. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Wed love to have you back! (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.) Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", join him, and the seven attack the seven gates of Thebes. The Myth of Oedipus Laius (King of Thebes) and Jocasta (Queen) conceive a child. Region of Boeotia. In "The Royal House of Thebes", Antigone sacrifices her own life by disobeying Creon and burying Polyneices, her brother. When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. ", "description": "He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. Oedipus seeks the truth, but a prophet tells Oedipus that he himself is the killer. "name": "Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth. He would marry Queen Jocasta. Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. after her husband kills their son; Agave is driven mad by Dionysus The Royal House of Athens. { "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", a place near Athens sacred to the Eumenides. Colonus, where the Benignant Goddesses had a refuge for suppliants. Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/27/Laius%E2%80%99+Abduction+of+Chryssipus.jpg", This is yet to be proven though. "width": "800" He convinces six other chieftains to Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. In the second example, Sidney capitalizes* moon,* ordinarily an uncapitalized common noun, because he is addressing the moon as if it we re a person. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonists poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. Oedipus }, 47 Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). The shepherd verified this and Oedipus suddenly realized that he had killed his father and married his mother. The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon. a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. "description": "Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. old man dies in peace. )", "name": "Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi", What would happen if Polynieces' body was not buried? Most of these fates were brought about by their own disrespect for various gods, apart from Actaeon. and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally Oedipus was believed to be the son of another king and he left home because the oracle said that he would one day kill his father. "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 13 The oracle at Delphi warned him that his own son would kill him. Creon took over the rule of the town and after years, Oedipus was kicked out. kills herself. "name": "The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops' illegitimate son Chryssipus II. ", { Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. for a group? ", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_52.jpg", You'll also receive an email with the link. If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. ", Apollo was the god of Truth and Prophecy. At the end of his servitude, he married Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. "width": "800" 233 terms. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. "width": "800" Creons Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. 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