Elements of Greek Tragedy

Episode

• A scene in a play

• A type of musical composition

• A character's monologue

• A dramatic climax

Creon

• He took over as the king of Thebes after the war

• He was a famous philosopher in ancient Greece

• He led the army of Thebes to victory

• He was a tragic hero in Greek mythology

Strophe

• The movement of the chorus from right to left across the stage

• A type of poetic stanza

• A musical term for a repeated section

• A dance performed by the chorus

Eteocles

• Oedipus' son who was buried with full honors by the state

• A famous Greek philosopher known for his teachings

• A character in Greek mythology who fought against his brother

• A king of Thebes who was known for his wisdom

Ode

• A type of poem that expresses personal feelings

• Songs that comment on the action of the play or its characters

• A narrative poem that tells a story

• A short poem that expresses a strong emotion

Polyneices

• Considered a traitor to Thebes; his body was left to rot

• A hero who defended Thebes against invaders

• The rightful king of Thebes

• A loyal brother who supported Eteocles

Eurydice

• The queen of Thebes

• A famous Greek hero

• A mythical creature

• A city in ancient Greece

Exodos

• The first song of the play; usually introduces the main characters

• The last song of the play; usually contains a moral lesson

• A dialogue between two characters; often humorous

• A monologue that reveals the protagonist's inner thoughts

Oedipus

• Killed his father and married his mother; father of Antigone

• A famous Greek philosopher known for his contributions to ethics

• A tragic hero who fought against the gods

• A character in Greek mythology who was known for his wisdom

Teiresias

• A blind prophet

• A famous warrior

• A wise king

• A skilled musician