Sophocles Flashcard

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Who is the Greek playwright known for writing during the 'golden age' of Greece?

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Sophocles, one of the three great tragic playwrights.

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In what year was Sophocles born?

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496 BCE.

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How many total plays did Sophocles write?

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More than 100.

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What significant addition did Sophocles make to the cast of his plays?

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He added a third actor.

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Which Greek tragedian did Sophocles defeat in his first playwriting contest?

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Aeschylus.

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What is the significance of the 'golden age' of Greece in relation to Sophocles?

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It was a period of great cultural and artistic achievement, during which Sophocles contributed significantly to drama.

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What are the three great tragic playwrights of ancient Greece?

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Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

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What is a key theme often explored in Sophocles' plays?

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The conflict between fate and free will.

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What is the name of Sophocles' most famous play?

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Oedipus Rex.

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What innovation in theater is attributed to Sophocles?

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The introduction of painted scenery.