The Context of Greek Tragedy (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Theatron
Theatron
Semicircular stone seating in tiers
Orchestra function
Orchestra function
Circular area where chorus sang, danced & gave commentary
Skênê
Skênê
Stage building: backdrop, entrances/exits for actors
Parodoi
Parodoi
Side passageways for chorus & actors to enter
Mêchanê device
Mêchanê device
Crane lowering actors (gods) onto stage
Deus ex machina meaning
Deus ex machina meaning
Divine intervention resolving complex plot
Ekkyklêma
Ekkyklêma
Wheeled platform revealing offstage scenes
City Dionysia timing
City Dionysia timing
Spring festival in Athens honouring Dionysus
Chorêgoi role
Chorêgoi role
Wealthy citizens funding productions as sponsors
Tetralogy composition
Tetralogy composition
Three tragedies plus one satiric play
Theôrikon purpose
Theôrikon purpose
Fund subsidising tickets for poorer citizens
Oikos vs Polis
Oikos vs Polis
Household/family vs state/city
Chorus size: Sophocles/Euripides
Chorus size: Sophocles/Euripides
15 members
Masks: material & purpose
Masks: material & purpose
Linen/wood; showed gender, age, emotion, status