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A REVIEW
Greek Tragedy
Why were Greeks big on Drama?
Displayed loyalty to city/stateHonored local heroesWas a social eventPart of religion to honor Dionysus
Greek Religion
Sing and Dance to worship Gods Dionysaic Ritual
Rejoice in HarvestPolytheistic- many Gods
think HerculesDithyramb- Religious ritual performance
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
Tragic Character
A man or woman of great powerTheir own flaw (hubris, ambition, arrogance)
leads to their down fall