Chapter 2-3 Cont'd

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Dionysius

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The greek god of wine and ecstasy.

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Dionysia

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Festivals dedicated to Dionysius which were thought to have introduced dithrambs and tragic drama into festival performances.

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Pisistratus

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The tyrant of Athens (ruled from 546-527 B.C.) who is credited with starting the festivals honoring Dionysius. he is also given credit for the emergence of dithyrambs and tragic drama during the festivals (534).

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Three theories on origins of tragedy: 1. year-spirit,2. tomb -hero. and 3. genius theory

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1.Gilbert Murray, a theater historian believed festivals honoring the seasons to be the birthplace of tragedy. 2. B. Ridgeway believed stories of heroes at their tombs was the origin, and 3. Gerald Else believed it was the genius of the playwrights that introduced tragedy.

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protagonist

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The main character in a play.

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dueterogonist

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The second character in a play

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tritagonist

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The third actor in a play

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3 actor rule

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In ancient Greece. 3 actors played all the characters.

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mulitiple role play

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actors played more than one role

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stichomythia

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The practice of giving alternating lines or half lines to alternating characters.

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microphonia

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Weakness of the voice.

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trilogies

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The practice of writing three tragic plays as a set, usually with a common theme or character.

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orchestra

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The circular stage area where the chorus performed in ancient greek drama.