TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof

TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof

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Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video takes us to ancient Greece, where a dramatic festival unfolds. Thespis steps out as the first actor, revolutionizing theater. Aeschylus builds on this by adding a second actor, while Sophocles introduces a third in his play Oedipus Rex. Despite these innovations, Philocles wins the competition. The festival showcases the evolution of tragedy and its lasting impact on modern theater.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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