Theatre Studies Antigone

Question 1

Anagorisis

Answer 1

The tragic hero recognises the truth about their identity

Question 2

Antagonist

Answer 2

The second actor

Question 3

Catharsis

Answer 3

The cleansing and feeling of pity or relief. Healing emotion.

Question 4

Choryphaeus

Answer 4

The chorus leader who steps forward and speaks to the protagonist

Question 5

Ekeclema

Answer 5

Wheeled platform rolled out to reveal bodies

Question 6

Exodus

Answer 6

The climax and conclusion

Question 7

Hamatia

Answer 7

The tragic flaw within the protagonist

Question 8

Hubris

Answer 8

Human arrogance or extensive pride

Question 9

Nuntius

Answer 9

Messenger who narrates the obskene action

Question 10

Obskene

Answer 10

Action that takes place off stage

Question 11

Orchestra

Answer 11

The circular dancing place occupied by the chorus

Question 12

Parados

Answer 12

The entersnce point either side of the skene

Question 13

Peripeteia

Answer 13

Reverse of the situation in the plot

Question 14

Proskenion

Answer 14

The acting dias infront of the skene for actors

Question 15

Prologue

Answer 15

Described the situation and set of the scene

Question 16

Stasimon

Answer 16

Any choral ode sung after the parados

Question 17

Stichomythia

Answer 17

Line by line debate

Question 18

Telos

Answer 18

The goal or endpoint of the plot of a tragedy

Question 19

Theatron

Answer 19

The audience seating area