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A REVIEW Greek Tragedy

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A REVIEW

Greek Tragedy

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Why were Greeks big on Drama?

Displayed loyalty to city/stateHonored local heroesWas a social eventPart of religion to honor Dionysus

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Greek Religion

Sing and Dance to worship Gods Dionysaic Ritual

Rejoice in HarvestPolytheistic- many Gods

think HerculesDithyramb- Religious ritual performance

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Part of Tragedy

A tragedy is a play about the downfall of a dignified character

Purpose was to inspire audience to examine their own lives, define their beliefs, cleanse their emotions through compassion

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Tragic Character

A man or woman of great powerTheir own flaw (hubris, ambition, arrogance)

leads to their down fall