Greek Tragedy context etc

?
  • Created by: Hannah
  • Created 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

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

How is Oedipus similar to Pericles ?

Back

. not impulsive . concern for his people . wants to be remebered

Card 3

Front

Who is Pericles ?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What happened during the plague in 430 -429BC ?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is significant about the plague in Oedipus the King ?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Classical Civilization resources:

See all Classical Civilization resources »