Slide 2 Question: What creature has four feet, two feet, and
three feet, but only one voice? MAN Answer? Slide 3 In Greek
Mythology, Oedipus had to answer this question correctly in order
to get past the sphinx. The legend and history of Oedipus is
captured by Sophocles, an ancient Greek playwright. Before
beginning our reading of Sophocles play Antigone, we are going to
learn to differentiate between Greek Theatre and Modern Theatre.
Slide 4 Introduction to Greek Theatre Slide 5 Greek Theatre was
very different from theatre during Shakespearean times. What are
some of the typical aspects of Shakespearean Theatre? Slide 6 What
are some typical aspects of Modern Day Theatre? Slide 7 Greek
Theatre is different than both of these theatrical forms for many
reasons: Greek Theatre was more like a stadium than a stage. It was
outdoors and open only during the day It was built into hillsides
for the slope. The performance area was called the orchestra
because that is where the chorus performed There were no raised
stages... Those werent developed until Roman Times. There was a
wall called a skene behind the orchestra, through which the actors
entered and exited Slide 8 Slide 9 Actors: All the actors were men
They wore large masks to amplify their voices Masks had
over-exaggerated features also The chorus chanted together to
increase volume They wore huge padded costumes in order increase
visibility They moved in a very controlled fashion that we might
find artificial. Slide 10 The Chorus : - Consisted of 15 Men - The
leader was called Choragos - They represented the city elders -
They reacted as ordinary citizens might -T-They also commented on
the action and interpreted it for the audience Slide 11 Tradition:
- Greeks took their theatre very seriously - Almost like a
religious festival - Plays were written for huge festivals honoring
the Greek God Dionysus - The winners of these festival competitions
were highly honored - Sophocles (496-406 BC) was a very honored
playwright Slide 12 Writing Time: Write an introduction paragraph
with a clear and engaging thesis statement on the following topic:
How is ancient Greek theatre both similar and/or different than the
theatre of modern societies? Remember, an introduction can start
one of three ways... With a question. With a universal startling
statement. With a quote. Your last sentence should be your thesis.
Slide 13 Now, switch paragraphs with a partner... Read over the
paragraph your partner gave you: Check for: Read over the paragraph
your partner gave you: Check for: You or I You or I Contractions
Contractions Abbreviations or slang Abbreviations or slang Grammar,
punctuation Grammar, punctuation Present Tense Present Tense Clear
/Engaging Thesis statement Clear /Engaging Thesis statement Did
they begin with a startling statement? Question?) Did they begin
with a startling statement? Question?) Development (5-7 sentences)
Development (5-7 sentences) Slide 14
