Greek Theatre History

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Across
  1. 1. - The first actor
  2. 5. - The first entrance song/chant of the Chorus.
  3. 7. - A formal debate or contest between two characters (e.g., Jason vs. Medea).
  4. 8. - focused on ordinary people issues
  5. 9. - added the third actor, fixed the Chorus size at 15, famous for writing Oedipus Rex
  6. 12. - Excessive pride or arrogance (thinking you are smarter than the gods/fate).
Down
  1. 1. - A serious drama featuring a noble protagonist who suffers a great fall
  2. 2. - The Greek god of wine, fertility, religious ecstasy and theatre
  3. 3. - A group of artists working together to create a cohesive, unified piece. Focus is on group success and teamwork, rather than individual stardom.
  4. 4. - The opening scene that gives the background info (exposition) before the Chorus enters.
  5. 6. - A character of noble birth who is generally good but makes a fatal error in judgment.
  6. 7. - Father of Tragedy: added the second actor
  7. 10. - The "Tragic Flaw" or fatal mistake. (Often a mistake in judgment, not just a personality defect).
  8. 11. - the emotional release an audience feels after watching a tragedy. By experiencing pity and fear for a character's downfall, the audience feels cleansed or relieved.