Greek Tragedies and Oedipus Rex 希腊悲剧俄狄浦斯雷克斯.pptVIP

Greek Tragedies and Oedipus Rex KEY TERMS Theater- “that which is seen” Drama- “acting out” Tragedy- drama in which a hero experiences a downfall that results from his tragic flaw or character weakness Comedy- drama that used satire (derived from characters called satyrs), wit, and often ridiculed celebrated figures. In medias res: “In the middle of the action.” Oedipus Rex begins after Oedipus’s prophecy has already been fulfilled Chorus- a group of actors who sing odes or chants in a collective voice in Greek drama Function of the Chorus in Greek Drama Gives advice; takes part in the action