The Nature of Tragedy

4. one of the roles of the chorus, exploring issues and serving as a bridge between the world of the play and that of the audience (5, 7).
6. the greek word meaning 'cleansing' or 'purification' - used by Aristotle.
7. Greek term meaning mistake, which has often been incorrectly translated as 'character flaw'.
9. a song which was a dialogue between an actor and the chorus at moments of heightened emotion.
13. - English term used for part of the play in which a secret comes to light.
14. soft leather boots worn by actors.
15. what is the main element that allowed for actors to change character quickly.
16. the name given to the vase which shows a group of tragic actors and chorus members in costume for a satyr play.

1. an feature of Oedipus the King which is likely to reflect a contemporary issue for the Athenians.
2. long full-length cloak worn by tragic actors.
3. English term used for when a situation, which seems to be going way, suddenly goes in another direction.
5. training for this allowed you to be exempt from military service.
8. the name of the musician who accompanied the chorus.
10. the world within which tragedies are nearly always set.
11. an item of clothing that reached down to the knees of the tragic actor.
12. a solo performed by one of the actors at moments of great distress or intensity.