Greek Drama Introduction And Antigone Characters

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    What is a soliloquy? 

    • Long speech in which characters, on stage alone, reveal inner thoughts aloud
    • Words spoken by characters directly to the audience
    • Conversation between two characters
    • Plot line of the play
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Explore the fundamentals of Greek drama and key characters in 'Antigone'. This quiz covers concepts like soliloquy, tragic protagonists, and hubris, enhancing understanding of dramatic techniques and character analysis in Greek tragedies.

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  • 2. 

    What is hubris?

    • An overwhelming desire to help others

    • Arrogance that convinces the character that they can change fate

    • The ability to overcome obstacles

    Correct Answer
    A. Arrogance that convinces the character that they can change fate
    Explanation
    Hubris refers to excessive pride or arrogance that leads a person to believe they have the power to alter or control their destiny. It is a character flaw that often leads to their downfall or tragic consequences. This arrogance blinds the character to their own limitations and makes them disregard warnings or advice from others. Ultimately, their belief in their ability to change fate becomes their undoing.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following did Sophocles contribute to Greek drama?

    • The addition of comedy

    • Emphasis on men, instead of women

    • Emphasis on drama between humans rather than between humans and gods

    Correct Answer
    A. Emphasis on drama between humans rather than between humans and gods
    Explanation
    Sophocles contributed to Greek drama by emphasizing the drama between humans rather than between humans and gods. Unlike earlier playwrights, who often focused on the interactions between mortals and deities, Sophocles shifted the spotlight to human relationships, conflicts, and emotions. This emphasis on human drama allowed for a deeper exploration of complex characters and their struggles, making his plays relatable and impactful to the audience. By doing so, Sophocles revolutionized Greek drama and paved the way for future playwrights.

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    What does the word "chorus" mean in Greek Theater?

    • Conversation between two characters

    • Plot line of the play

    • Groups of dancers or singers who comment on the action of the play

    Correct Answer
    A. Groups of dancers or singers who comment on the action of the play
    Explanation
    In Greek Theater, the word "chorus" refers to groups of dancers or singers who comment on the action of the play. These choruses were an integral part of Greek dramas, often providing insight, commentary, and reflection on the events unfolding on stage. They would sing and dance in unison, adding a musical and visual element to the performance while also serving as a collective voice for the audience. The chorus helped to enhance the emotional impact of the play and engage the spectators in a deeper understanding of the story.

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  • 5. 

    What was the original purpose of Greek Tragedy?

    • To give people an outlet for creative expression

    • To provide entertainment for people

    • to teach religious lessons and to show the right and wrong paths in life

    Correct Answer
    A. to teach religious lessons and to show the right and wrong paths in life
    Explanation
    Greek Tragedy originated as a form of theater that served a dual purpose. Firstly, it aimed to teach religious lessons by exploring moral and ethical dilemmas faced by characters. Through these stories, the audience could gain a deeper understanding of religious beliefs and values. Secondly, Greek Tragedy sought to depict the consequences of human actions and choices, highlighting the right and wrong paths in life. By witnessing the tragic outcomes of characters' mistakes, the audience could learn valuable lessons and reflect upon their own behavior.

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    What is a tragic protagonist?

    • The good guy in the play

    • One who refuses out of either weakness or strength to give in to fate, or the realities of life

    • The characters is succumbs to the harsh realities of life.

    Correct Answer
    A. One who refuses out of either weakness or strength to give in to fate, or the realities of life
    Explanation
    A tragic protagonist is a character in a play who, regardless of their weakness or strength, refuses to accept their fate or the harsh realities of life. This means that they resist surrendering to their circumstances, whether due to their own weaknesses or strengths.

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  • 7. 

    Which character from Antigone is being desribed below? Powerfully built, but a weary and wrinkled man suffering the burdens of rule.  His only interest is in political and social order.

    • Antigone

    • Creon

    • Ismene

    • Eurydice

    Correct Answer
    A. Creon
    Explanation
    The character being described is Creon. He is described as powerfully built but weary and wrinkled, indicating the physical toll that ruling has taken on him. It is mentioned that his only interest is in political and social order, which aligns with Creon's strict adherence to the laws and his focus on maintaining order in the city.

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    Which character from Antigone is being desribed below?  Blonde, full-figured, and radiantly beautiful.  Laughing and talkative, she is the good girl of the family. She is reasonable and understands her place, bowing to her uncle's rule. 

    • Antigone

    • Creon

    • Ismene

    • Eurydice

    Correct Answer
    A. Ismene
  • 9. 

    What is an aside? 

    • Long speech in which characters, on stage alone, reveal inner thoughts aloud

    • Words spoken by characters directly to the audience

    • Conversation between two characters

    • Plot line of the play

    Correct Answer
    A. Words spoken by characters directly to the audience
    Explanation
    An aside refers to words spoken by characters directly to the audience. This is a theatrical technique where a character briefly steps out of the scene to address the audience directly, revealing their thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It allows the character to share information that the other characters on stage are unaware of, providing insight and creating a sense of intimacy with the audience. The aside helps to enhance the audience's understanding of the character and their motivations, adding depth to the overall storytelling.

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  • 10. 

    Which character from Antigone is being desribed below?  The play's tragic heroine.  Has always been difficult, terrorizing her sister as a child, always insisting on the gratification of her desires, refusing to "understand" the limits placed on her.  Obviously envious of her sister.

    • Antigone

    • Creon

    • Ismene

    • Eurydice

    Correct Answer
    A. Antigone
    Explanation
    Antigone is being described as the play's tragic heroine who has always been difficult and terrorizing towards her sister. She is portrayed as someone who insists on the gratification of her desires and refuses to understand the limits placed on her. The description also mentions that she is obviously envious of her sister.

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  • 11. 

    Which character from Antigone is being desribed below?   Antigone's young fiancé and son to Creon.  He is rejected by Antigone; and also, he begs his father for Antigone's life. 

    • Chorus

    • Eurydice

    • Ismene

    • Haemon

    Correct Answer
    A. Haemon
    Explanation
    Haemon is the character being described in the question. He is Antigone's young fiancé and the son of Creon. In the play Antigone, Haemon is rejected by Antigone, and he pleads with his father to spare Antigone's life.

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  • 12. 

    What do Ancient Greeks believe happens at the moment of death?

    • The spirit of the dead left the body as a little breath

    • The spirit of the body lingered until a proper burial

    • The spirit of the body would be coaxed out by religious members

    Correct Answer
    A. The spirit of the dead left the body as a little breath
    Explanation
    Ancient Greeks believed that at the moment of death, the spirit of the dead would leave the body as a little breath. This belief suggests that they viewed death as a separation of the soul from the physical body. The concept of the soul departing in the form of a breath implies a sense of transition and movement from the earthly realm to the afterlife.

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    Which is not one of the parts of the Greek Burial ritual?

    • Body was prepared and laid out

    • The body was moved to the place where it would lay in state

    • The dead would be dressed appropriately for burial

    • The body or cremated remains were deposited in the tomb or grave.

    Correct Answer
    A. The dead would be dressed appropriately for burial
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the dead would be dressed appropriately for burial." This is not one of the parts of the Greek Burial ritual because in ancient Greece, the deceased were usually wrapped in a shroud or placed in a coffin for burial, rather than being dressed in specific attire. The focus was more on the preparation and laying out of the body, the movement to the place of rest, and the final deposition in the tomb or grave.

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