Themes (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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In what year was Euripides' Trojan Women written?
In what year was Euripides' Trojan Women written?
415 BC
Why do the Greeks murder Astyanax?
Why do the Greeks murder Astyanax?
He might one day seek revenge
What is Cassandra's particular tragedy in the play?
What is Cassandra's particular tragedy in the play?
She speaks truth but isn't believed
Which historical event parallels the play's themes?
Which historical event parallels the play's themes?
The Melian massacre of 415 BC
What does 'oikos' represent in Greek society?
What does 'oikos' represent in Greek society?
Household, family & social stability
How are the gods portrayed in Trojan Women?
How are the gods portrayed in Trojan Women?
Capricious and contradictory
What do gods base their decisions on in the play?
What do gods base their decisions on in the play?
Personal grievances not morals
What makes Trojan Women unique among Greek tragedies?
What makes Trojan Women unique among Greek tragedies?
Almost exclusive focus on women
What does Helen's debate with Menelaus demonstrate?
What does Helen's debate with Menelaus demonstrate?
Female intellectual capability
What Greek concept means 'glory' achieved in battle?
What Greek concept means 'glory' achieved in battle?
Kleos
How does Trojan Women end?
How does Trojan Women end?
Mourning, Troy burns, women enslaved
Who does Andromache lose in the play?
Who does Andromache lose in the play?
Her husband Hector & child Astyanax