Saturday, November 8, 2014

Greek Drama Questions

1. What kind of prize is given for dancing choruses of worshippers?

A goat or a bull was won by dancing choruses of worshippers.

2. How many spectators would gather in the open air theatre of Dionysus?

Over 14,000 spectators would gather in the open air theater of Dionysus.

3. How does the mask affect the voices of actors?

The masks had exaggerated mouthpieces that amplified the actors' voices, making it easier for the entire audience to hear.

4. Why was Antigone suspenseful to viewing audience?

Antigone is suspenseful for viewing audience because the audience knows what's going to happen next, but the characters of the play doesn't.

5. How is Shepard to leave the infant on the mountainside?

The Shepard was suppose to leave the infant on a lonely mountainside with its ankles pinned together.

6. What is the riddle the Sphinx gave to Oedipus?

The riddle that the Sphinx gave Oedipus  was "What creature goes on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?"

7. Who are Oedipus' kids?

Oedipus' kids are Ismene, Antigone, Eteocles, and Polyneices

8. After Oedipus is exiled, who takes over Thebes?

Jocasta's brother, Creon, takes over Thebes when Oedipus is exiled..

9. What did the family do to the dead body?

Creon gave Eteocles a proper burial, but he gave Polyneices no burial since he was a traitor.

                           
                                             

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