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Oedipus Rex Sophocles The Structure of Greek Drama Prologos: opening portion, sets the scene, contains exposition (essential problem of the play is revealed.) Parados: entrance song of chorus- 1st Ode. (Exposition.) Episodes: scenes of action and drama performed by actors (Conflict/Rising Action) Structure Cont’d Stasimons: Odes performed by the chorus- alternate with episodes. (Climax/Falling Action) Exodos: Concluding section of tragedy, ends with chorus singing final lines as they exit. (resolution) The Greek Theatres Orchestra- circular “dancing Place,” where the chorus performed. Theatron: “seeing place,” where stone benches were constructed for the audience to sit. Parados: extending from the orchestra to each side of the theatron, 2 broad aisles where the chorus entered and exited. Often located in or around sanctuaries to the god’s. Skene: rectangular building with 3 doors in front, providing backdrop for the action of the play, as well as an arena where actors entered and exited. Proskenion: small platform erected to give actors more visibility; separate them for chorus orchestra Critical Terms to Know: Anagnorisis- revelation or recognition “knowing again,” “knowing back.” Hamartia- “mistake” “error” Hubris- “excessive pride” Nemesis- “divine retribution” Peripateia-reversal of circumstances, or turning point Catharsis- “purification” Elements of Tragic Hero A mighty figure Suffers reversal of fortune Endures uncommon suffering Recognizes the consequences of his actions Hero’s plight ennobles audience. Role of the Chorus Characteristics Group of about 15 men Sang lyric poetry and danced to musical accompaniment Were unpaid, drawn from the citizenry at large Performing in the chorus was regarded as a civic duty Were trained and costumed Wore the dress of the people they represented and wore light masks. Oedipus the King- Classic Dramatic example of Tragedy 5th century B.C. Classic- Greek Society: a listening culture. Greeks conducted their ci