Greek Tragedy context etc 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Classical CivilizationA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: HannahCreated on: 18-05-13 17:06 At what time was Oedipus the King writen ? In the early years of the pelopennesian war after a plague in athens from 430-429 BC 1 of 15 How is Oedipus similar to Pericles ? . not impulsive . concern for his people . wants to be remebered 2 of 15 Who is Pericles ? influential staesman in athens during the golden age between the persian and pelopennisian wars 3 of 15 What happened during the plague in 430 -429BC ? As it spread and could not be cured Athenians lost faith in prayers and oracles 4 of 15 What is significant about the plague in Oedipus the King ? Oedipus doesn't lose faith in the gods, this makes Atheninans question their choices during there recent plague 5 of 15 When was Antigone written and performed a short time before 440BC 6 of 15 What was happening in Athens at the time Antigone was writen ? Athens was displaying a great self confidence as a city stae building the acropolis aswell as being an imperial force 7 of 15 What journey had Jason previously been on? To search for the Golden Fleece 8 of 15 How did Jason and Medea meet ? Aphrodite made Medea fall in love with Jason, she used magical powers to help him kill the dragon and get the golden fleece 9 of 15 How did they end up in Corinth ? Medea killed Jasons evil uncle Pelias by tricking his children 10 of 15 Why is Theseus King of Athens in Trozen ? He is serving a years voluntary exile for killing a contender to the throne 11 of 15 Who is Hippolytus' Mother ? Hippolyta and Amazon 12 of 15 When was Hippolytus produced ? In 428 BC just after the pelopennesian war and the plague 13 of 15 When was the pelopennesian war ? 431 BC 14 of 15 What prize did Hippolytus win ? First Prize 15 of 15
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