Temple of Apollo at Didyma "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", "@type": "ImageObject", What came of Athamas after Phrixus was saved? "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. Which statements accurately define archetypes? She was depicted as crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed Aegis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the head of the Gorgon. "name": "Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! When he was older, a drunken man questioned Oedipus' parentage, though his mother would not speak to him about the matter. "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "", "width": "800" Contact us An oracle informed him that he would be killed by his own son, and, as a result, Laius refrained from intercourse with his wife, until one night, in a drunken rage, he had intercourse with her anyway. Cadmus The First King of ThebesCadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. { The Thebans drew lots to determine which gates they would defend. Furthermore, they are both tragic heroines. "@context": "http://schema.org", ", The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. ", Background: The Founding of ThebesThe princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). }, 23 What was reported to have happened to the Laius? The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. { The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Royal House of Thebes sbetti409. }, 54 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/33/Battle+at+the+Crossroad.jpg", Shari painted many pictures in art class. Creon returns to say that the plague will lift once When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. By whitelisting SlideShare on your ad-blocker, you are supporting our community of content creators. BACKGROUND. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. 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. The bar is decorated with dark woods . }, 19 "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. The fifth guard escaped and fled. Polydorus\u2019 son was Labdacus. Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline NotesSophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC 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. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a Famine", "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/41/More+Bad+News+Thebes+began+to+suffer+from+a+Plague+and+a+Famine.jpg", Oedipus Laius married to Jocasta Prophecy that Laius son would kill him and have children with his own mother, Jocasta Laius ordered newborn son to be. The tragic story behind the tragedy of Oedipus the King. { Nothing to the people - he only came to bury the dead, Capaneus, Polyneices, Parthenopaeus, Hippomedon, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaurus, Atalanta's son - loved by many, kind, took joy in country's joy, Silent, reasoned with sword and shield, lofty soul, died with Polyneices. }, 35 That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. "width": "800" Answer: The universal theme which is best represented in the excerpt is: Morality outweighs human laws. . Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", ", { Your group members can use the joining link below to redeem their group membership. "description": "Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild. Who went with Oedipus when he was expelled from Thebes? { You'll also receive an email with the link. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. Epaphus. All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Youve successfully purchased a group discount. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", The properties of fate seem to change and it is never clear whether fate or freewill is in action. "description": "In his fear that the Oracle\u2019s prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. Eteocles wound up defending the gate which his brother, Polynices, was attacking. ", after her husband kills their son; Agave is driven mad by Dionysus Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. 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. What did the Sphinx do when Oedipus answered her riddle? after a city, not a person. "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. Oedipus at Colonus. But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. ", "description": "Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. kidnapping, her father sends her brothers to look for her. . "description": "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. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. }, 40 { C. It is beneficial to create the effect that time has slowed or stopped. What are three examples of primary sources? "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. }, 59 "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "The Characters. "width": "800" Please wait while we process your payment. Poseidon = Lybia. "@context": "http://schema.org", { Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. "@type": "ImageObject", Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. Only when the riddle was answered would the Thebans be spared the agony of the Sphinx, but no one had been able to solve the riddle. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. son. Subscribe now. Sphinx means the strangler. Purchasing Eteocles was to be honoured with rites, but Polynieces' body was to be left for birds and beasts. "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. a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. at Delphi tells Cadmus to break off from the group and establish Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy). You are going to marry your mother. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. Examples of Tragic Masks The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. "name": "", True to his word, Creon executes Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. ", Women could not be rulers in Greek society. After Pentheus died, Cadmus' final child, Polydorus, ascended to the throne of Thebes and married Nycteis. }, 16 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/57/Greek+Masks.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. 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. "@type": "ImageObject", There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor s or actress voice during a stage performance. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. { "@type": "ImageObject", (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. Laius consults the Oracle at Delphi. Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. He accidentally saw Artemis naked while bathing, and was turned into a stag and torn apart (read more from the Part Five. "description": "Oedipus", izzypng PLUS. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen. In his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. "@type": "ImageObject", 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 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. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. "@context": "http://schema.org", Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone, Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus, The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon, A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices, Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods, Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth, 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, 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, Frequent use of messengers to relate information, Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. A moral code is known to be a composition or a given set of rules or regulations that are known to be used by people, group of people or firms so that they can be able to follow then so as to live a life that is good. Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. He asked to speak to the slave who survived the attack. { After Pentheus died, trying to flee from misfortune. "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. "description": "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. supports HTML5 video, Published byBret Crosby { "name": "", "name": "Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi", The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "@type": "ImageObject", { "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/36/Oedipus+and+the+Sphinx.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", The hero would become the king of Thebes. { You are going to marry your mother. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. ", Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. ", { Oedipus Becomes and AdultHe 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. Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. "width": "800" The hero would become the king of Thebes. the royal house of thebes moral lesson theme Home; About; Services; Testimonials; Contact Years later, Laius is killed by a man he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Boadicea tells the Roman leader that she will speak with her sword. Intro to Oedipus Rex. "width": "800" The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. over the throne. "description": "Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. "description": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the babys feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. Europa, carried away by Zeus in the form of a bull, was pursued by her brother Cadmus who went to Delphi to ask where he could find her. The fifth guard escaped and fled. on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% 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. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. Note the following examples from Spenser's Sonnet 111 and Sidney's Sonnet 313131. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "", The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. { "description": "Oedipus the King. Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the babys feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. In Laiuss absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the baby\u2019s feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. Ultimately, the two shepherds who had been involved in Laius plot to kill his son came forth and revealed their roles, and the truth that Oedipus was, in fact, the son of Laius, and that Jocasta was his mother. 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