THTR 1020 Chapter : Theater 1020 Ch 4
Document Summary
Genre: way to categorize, aristotle: tragedy and comedy, tragedy- how we struggle and confront our limitations, decisions made by the tragic hero, inevitable failure of human efforts to overcome our destiny. Greeks: masks, chorus, started with a chorus singing dithyrambs, thespis- first actor, playrights would submit 3 tragedies and a satyr play to the competition, aeschylus- added second actor, potential for conflict, sophocles- added 3rd actor. Oedipus: tragic hero-of noble birth, pretty good person. Aristotle"s guideline for outstanding plots: hamartia- tragic flaw or tragic mistake , reversal of fortune- falls from a high position and loses everything , recognition- realizes his mistake when it is too late, pity and fear. Roman tragedy: not very big, most remaining roman tragedies from the greek plays, changes reflected roman society and culture.
