Background on Greek Drama and Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

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Background on Greek Drama and Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Greek Dramatic Structure THE PROLOGUE (PROLOGOS): THE OPENING PORTION OF THE PLAY, WHICH SETS THE SCENE AND CONTAINS THE EXPOSITION OR BASIC SITUATION. THE PARADOS: THE ENTRANCE SONG OF THE CHORUS. THE PARADOS IS NAMED AFTER THE BROAD AISLE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE THEATER, WHERE THE CHORUS ENTERED OR EXITED.

Greek Dramatic Structure THE EPISODES (SCENES): SCENE IN THE ACTION OF THE DRAMA... THE EPISODES ALTERNATE WITH THE STASIMONS (ODES). THE STASIMONS (ODES): A CHORAL PASSAGE, ALTERNATING WITH THE EPISODES OF THE PLOT OF THE DRAMA. AN ODE IS A TYPE OF LYRIC POEM. THE TRAGIC ODE CONSISTS OF STROPHES (CHANTS) AND ANTISTROPHES (RESPONSES) IN STANZAS OF THE POEMS. THIRD PART OF THE ODE IS THE EPODE.

Greek Dramatic Structure EXODUS: THE CONCLUDING SECTION OF THE TRAGEDY. THE EXODUS ENDS WITH THE CHORUS SINGING THEIR FINAL LINES AS THEY EXIT.

Greek Dramatic Structure A CLASSIC GREEK TRAGEDY CONSISTS OF: PROLOGUE PARADOS SCENE 1 (EPISODE 1)- action ODE 1 (STASIMON 1)- chorus SCENE 2 (EPISODE 2) - action ODE 2 (STASIMON 2) - chorus SCENE 3 (EPISODE 3) - action ODE 3 (STASIMON 3) - chorus SCENE 4 (EPISODE 4) - action ODE 4 (STASIMON 4) - chorus EXODUS

Common in Greek Tragedy: Dramatic irony: When the audience knows something that the characters don’t know Fall of Hubris: Hubris is excessive pride. Many tragedies deal with human pride leading to arrogant behaviors that anger the gods. Thus, man must be punished. Fate vs. Destiny: Many tragedies feature characters who try to escape unfavorable prophecies. This is futile, however, as man does not often have the power or luck to change his/her fate as determined by cosmic forces or gods/goddesses.

Characteristics of a Tragic Hero Must have a fall from greatness (either power, wealth, or social standing) Must be an extraordinary person, yet have a tragic flaw Tragic flaw: often a positive character trait that, when taken to the extreme, causes tragedy Must experience a moment of realization that he/she has erred Must suffer greatly due to his/her actions or flaw (often, but not always, this means death)

House of Cadmus (cont.)

Oedipus: King of Thebes Oedipus (Swollen foot) leaves his home city of Corinth because of a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother (King and Queen of Corinth). During his travels, he comes upon Thebes, which is being terrorized by the Sphinx The Sphinx will leave the city if someone can solve a riddle: What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?” Oedipus answers, “Man”. The sphinx drowns herself in defeat. Thebes is saved!

Oedipus: King of Thebes Oedipus becomes the king and marries Jocasta, the queen The former Theban king, Laius, was previously murdered As the play opens, Thebes is suffering a terrible plague because Laius’ death has not been avenged

Oedipus Rex: Characters Oedipus- King of Thebes Jocasta- Queen of Thebes Creon- Jocasta’s brother; acted as king when Laius was murdered Tiresias- blind prophet Messenger from Corinth (city that Oedipus is originally from) Shepherd Antigone and Ismene- Oedipus and Jocasta’s daughters Chorus and Chorus leader (Choragus) - act as the “voices of society”