WorksheetsOedipus & Antigone Background Notes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
a character, usually of noble birth, neither totally good nor totally evil, whose downfall is brought about by some weakness and error in judgment
tragic flaw
tragedy
tragic hero
weakness of character or error in judgment which causes the downfall of the hero
tragic flaw
tragedy
tragic hero
an imitation of a serious action which will arouse pity and fear in the viewer
tragic flaw
tragedy
tragic hero
the audience knows what to expect, but characters don’t
dramatic irony
fate
free will
What does hubris mean?
it is a type of dip
it is the tragic flaw of pride
it is the "purging" or release of emotions when the audience feels pity or terror from what they see on stage
What is catharsis?
the tragic flaw of pride
the "purging" or release of emotions when the audience feels pity or terror from what they see on stage
it is a type of flower all Greeks wear on stage
Which of the following is NOT the job of the messenger in a Greek tragedy?
tells news of what's happening away from the scene
deliver the newspaper to the king and queen
reports violence not allowed to be seen on stage
Which of the following is NOT true of the Greek theater?
plays always include an oracle or prophet
the Chorus is always on stage
there is no intermission
there is no lighting or curtain
Which of the following is NOT true of a tragic hero?
Even though he or she may get hurt, they will always win and will live "happily ever after."
This character has potential for greatness but is always doomed to fail.
The character is basically good but goes from happiness to misery because of a major flaw (usually excessive pride).
He or she usually commits a major crime or deed out of free choice--it is usually done to a family member.
Which of the following is true of the Chorus in a Greek tragedy?
They represent the feelings or morals of the characters or the audience.
They give background information and summarize events.
They comment on actions and/or give advice to the characters.
All of the above
