"contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/64/Freedom+of+Will+and+Action.jpg", Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear. Usually continuous time of action. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. You are going to kill your father. Downtown Sacramento. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. Even Thebes' own leaders were occasionally the problem. "description": "", Years later, Laius is killed by a man he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops' illegitimate son Chryssipus II. "@context": "http://schema.org", Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. He encountered a drunkard on the street who told him that Oedipus was not the true son of the king, and that he could not inherit the throne of Corinth. Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/30/Oedipus+is+Rescued+Instead+of+abandoning+the+baby%2C+Laius%E2%80%99+shepherd+gave+it+to+another+shepherd%2C+who+in+turn+took+the+child+to+the+city+of+Corinth..jpg", . One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. "@type": "ImageObject", Cleverness is better than strength. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", In the end, the kindly Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. Eteocles eventually wins, but Polyneices assembles Youve successfully purchased a group discount. Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy) Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. The Thebans learned from the seer Tiresias that only if Menoeceus, Creon's son, were sacrificed to Ares could they win the war. ", The Royal House of Thebes contains stories that cause a conflict between fate and freewill. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/36/Oedipus+and+the+Sphinx.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/1/The+Tragedy+of+the+Royal+House+of+Thebes+Outline+Notes.jpg", "width": "800" The Sphinx, outraged, Cadmus married Harmonia. All these children met with tragedy, either dying in horrible ways or killing their own children. "description": "The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. 2. Meanwhile, the exiled Oedipus, accompanied only by Antigone, made his way to the Grove of the Furies at Colonus, territory under the control of Athens. "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Notes Sophocles: Greek Playwright Sophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Circa. { What did the Sphinx do when Oedipus answered her riddle? Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. Aphrodite (or Athena) gave Harmonia a divine necklace made by Hephaestus. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. ", However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "The Characters. The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. Sphinx means the strangler. Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", "name": "The Riddle and the Prize", "@context": "http://schema.org", Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. "@context": "http://schema.org", (one code per order). To use this website, you must agree to our, Antigone is the third play in the trilogy, but Sophocles wrote it. GREEK THEATER Background Information for Antigone. The fifth guard escaped and fled. This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. argument; they now realize that man was Laius. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen. Download ppt "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes". Women could not be rulers in Greek society. before he wrote the other two plays. House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! it. "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share king and marries the widowed queen, Jocasta. together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated Banished from Corinth Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. "description": "Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play s ethical system, and participated in the action. who buries any of the six dead enemy leadersincluding Polyneiceswill "@context": "http://schema.org", Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. The Oedipus Myth Characters and Terms: King Laios Queen Jocasta Thebes Oracle at Delphi Oedipus Corinth Sphinx Chorus Choragos. Ones fate cannot be changed or avoided. }, 17 Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", You can view our. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). Examples of Tragic Masks Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. "@type": "ImageObject", Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. "description": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", Being unskilled, he died at once. Share buttons are a little bit lower. A messenger from Oedipus' old home in Thebes arrived and told them that he had gotten Oedipus from a wandering shepherd and the King of Corinth had raised him as his own. Creon and Polynices both arrived to kidnap Oedipus, but Theseus made them leave, though not before Oedipus could curse Polynices. }, 26 "@type": "ImageObject", Your subscription will continue automatically once the free trial period is over. The shepherd did as he was told, except", Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. ", House of Thebes Summary. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). }, 32 Menoeceus gladly killed himself outside the city. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. { He entered the city, defeated all the best Thebans at wresting, and killed all but one of the fifty men who were set in ambush to overwhelm him. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. "@context": "http://schema.org", Tragic actions arise from a character s inner conflict. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/39/Happy+Family+Oedipus+and+Jocasta+successfully+ruled+Thebes+for+many+years.+They+had+four+children..jpg", Oedipus, who has grown up in Corinth as the son of King Polybus, approaches. The SlideShare family just got bigger. "description": "Oedipus the King. ", be put to death. { "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/16/Cadmus+and+the+Serpent.jpg", That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", "@context": "http://schema.org", She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. 68 terms. Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocasta\u2019s gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_54.jpg", During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. "name": "Oedipus", A Messenger. Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? People will probably never perfect time travel. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. ", Who promised Oedipus that his grave-place would bring a mysterious blessing to the gods? It appears that you have an ad-blocker running. The hero would become the king of Thebes. The answer is man: At birth, he crawls, as an adult he walks upright on two feet, and as an old man he walks with a cane. Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Antigone, now back in Thebes, is horrified and E. Antiques allow people to feel what people from other times felt. He introduced the alphabet to Greece and married a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", They convey universal meanings and shared human experiences, they are universal symbols found in literature, they can include characters, plots, settings, objects, and themes, English 10A - Analyzing Idea Development in a, ELA 10 - Comparing Poetry and Art (Pre-Test), A dolls house part three theme and society, The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses, Literature and Composition: Reading, Writing,Thinking, Carol Jago, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses, Field Underwriting Procedures - TN Health, BCS 111- Exam 3 Decision making and reasoning. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. More like a ___________. Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/27/Laius%E2%80%99+Abduction+of+Chryssipus.jpg", This family heirloom brought great misfortune to their descendants. Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? His wife, who was allowed to decide whenever he and Adrastus had an argument, was won over by the necklace of Harmonia, and sent him off to fight. He must face the world alone. He asked to speak to the slave who survived the attack. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! Where do the stories of Antigone come from? Writing on a specific topic or theme is par for the course in academia, where the professor sets some limits on the topic, and in commercial nonfiction. What came of Athamas after Phrixus was saved? { But as fate would have it", Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone. "name": "Ares\u2019 Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. "description": "Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. Discount, Discount Code Cadmus and the Serpent Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. { The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. Select three options. "description": "Look for the following cities: Thebes. Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. There, Laius fell in love with Pelops' son, Chrysippus. "name": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", "@type": "ImageObject", }, 39 Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. }, 20 Oedipus himself is the guilty party. oxen. "description": "The Abduction of Europa", He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Before killing them, the monster posed a riddle: "What goes on four legs in the morning, two at midday, and three in the evening?" "@type": "ImageObject", SparkNotes PLUS One of them had a boar painted on his shield, the other a lion. old man dies in peace. Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. }, 8 Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. Labdacus\u2019 son was Laius. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/10/Cadmus+The+First+King+of+Thebes.jpg", You'll also receive an email with the link. He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god; after all the fighting men who arose from the ground had fought each other, the five that were left became his helpers. "@type": "ImageObject", The Great Heroes before the Trojan War - Perseus, Theseus, Hercules and Atalanta, Part Four. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. This is yet to be proven though. ", report form. Cadmus married Harmonia. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/48/Creon%E2%80%99s+Edicts+Because+Eteocles+was+a+hero+who+defended+Thebes+from+its+attackers%2C+he+would+be+buried+with+full+funeral+rites+and+honors..jpg", 84 terms. { Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. But five became Cadmus's helpers Hamonia cadmus's wife got what from who A necklace from Aphrodite which would bring the downfall of later generations what happend to semele If you wish to download it, please recommend it to your friends in any social system. }, 16 Thieves had killed Laius on a path many years before. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", "width": "800" Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. Theseus would only do so if it were the will of the people. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/44/The+Final+Curse+Oedipus+promised+to+banish+himself+from+Thebes%2C+never+to+return..jpg", }, 36 2. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_18.jpg", When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? }, 38 He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. The Sphinx Asks a RiddleAs if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. { Renews March 9, 2023 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/9/Treasury+of+the+Athenians+at+Delphi.jpg", Oedipus searches for the murderer, "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "", The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. }, 11 }, 60 He came back and told them that the murderer of Laius must be found. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.). Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. { Battle at the CrossroadHe came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "width": "800" In the second example, Sidney capitalizes* moon,* ordinarily an uncapitalized common noun, because he is addressing the moon as if it we re a person. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/46/Polyneices+Retaliates.jpg", Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/6/The+Origin+of+The+Royal+House+of+Thebes.jpg", Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/58/Examples+of+Tragic+Masks.jpg", Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. Upon arriving at Thebes, he encountered the monstrous Sphinx, possibly sent by Hera as punishment against the Thebans for failure to atone for the crimes of Laius. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. { Cupid & Psyche. Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. }, 47 Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. ", But as fate would have it . Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth Actors and playwrights competed Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part a chorus of men (varied in size form 3 to 50) -- many think the choral song -- dithyramb-- was the beginnings of Greek drama (but origins are unclear) Closely associated with religion - stories based on myth or history "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", "@context": "http://schema.org", { Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. "width": "800" "width": "800" He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. What was all that was left of the old Thebes? "@type": "ImageObject", Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. Six chieftains joined Polyneices. "name": "The Origin of The Royal House of Thebes", Semele, mother of Dionysus, was destroyed when Zeus came to her in all his glory with lightning and thunder. "@type": "ImageObject", There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/24/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28edited%29+Yes%2C+write+this+in+your+notes..jpg", { Antigone The Story Behind the Story. "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. By whitelisting SlideShare on your ad-blocker, you are supporting our community of content creators. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. "description": "Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops illegitimate son Chryssipus II. "description": "The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. "description": "", By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. He would marry Queen Jocasta. Click here to review the details. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", Laius had gone to Delphi to learn how to rid Thebes of the Sphinx, but reports of his demise by bandits came back to Creon, brother-in-law of Laius and acting ruler of Thebes. "description": "Zeus = Io. "name": "", Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. his daughter, by his side to guide him. What are three examples of primary sources? his own city. This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. "@context": "http://schema.org", He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. The bar is decorated with dark woods . "description": "Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes", It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. { What would happen if Polynieces' body was not buried? }, 43 "width": "800" { The two Great Gods of the Earth. Construct a survey to measure attitudes toward a variety of possible speech subjects (such as the media, government, and the entertainment industry), and give the survey to several classes in your school. His father said not to return without her. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia. It devoured Cadmus' men. Example leaves\underline{\text{leaves'}}leaves 1. leaves, $\underline{\phantom{\text{The horse}}}$4. Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. "@context": "http://schema.org", At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. "width": "800" Read the excerpt from " The Story of a Warrior Queen .". { A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. kills herself. Many years later, a terrible Sphinx (who put a riddle to every traveler and killed him when he did not answer correctly) besieged Thebes. When he cajoled the blind prophet, he said that it was he, Oedipus that had killed him. }, 30 Cadmus went to the city of Delphi. Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. They had four unfortunate daughters: Semele, who gave birth to Dionysius, Ino, who was an evil stepmother, but became a good goddess after she was turned into a nymph, Agave, who killed her son Pentheus, and Autonome, who watched her own son die. ", Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. Laius returned to Thebes as its rightful king with Jocasta (a distant cousin), daughter of Menoeceus I as his queen. ", Cadmus founded Thebes. Oedipus becomes a famous liberator and marries the late king's wife, Jocasta. "width": "800" Oedipus had to save the city, so he sent Creon to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi to find out what had to be done. And on three in the audience Thebes Oracle at Delphi Oedipus Corinth Sphinx Chorus Choragos `` ''. 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