This Study Guide consists of approximately 59pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Creon and Polynices both arrived to kidnap Oedipus, but Theseus made them leave, though not before Oedipus could curse Polynices. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Who killed herself at the funeral pyre of the Seven? You are going to marry your mother. Sphinx means the strangler. "@type": "ImageObject", B. Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the baby\u2019s feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/48/Creon%E2%80%99s+Edicts+Because+Eteocles+was+a+hero+who+defended+Thebes+from+its+attackers%2C+he+would+be+buried+with+full+funeral+rites+and+honors..jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/2/The+Three+Plays+of+the+Oedipus+Cycle.jpg", Sophocles Born in 495 BC to a wealthy family in Athens, Greece Wrote more than 120 plays; only 7 survive today Extremely popular in Greece and collegiate. 2. Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. Fortune blesses his endeavor, but his children are Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. He was man without a homeland. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. He finally rests in Colonus, Athena told him to plant the dragons teeth in the earth. Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. Wed love to have you back! Cleverness is better than strength. "width": "800" Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. Eurydice: his wife. The first part of Oedipus\u2019 fate had been fulfilled. He has left home because the Oracle at Delphi told him he would His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. Youve successfully purchased a group discount. "@type": "ImageObject", Cadmus and the Serpent The brothers fight each other for the throne, Both brothers die trying to gain power, Read the excerpt from "The Story of a Warrior Queen. The gods took exception to the abduction (not to Laius love for Chryssipus) and set a curse on Laius that would last for three generations. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? { The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. "@context": "http://schema.org", Theseus would only do so if it were the will of the people. Cadmus founded Thebes. "width": "800" Ones fate cannot be changed or avoided. He lured Chrysippus out of town and raped him, then fled back to Thebes as Pelops cursed him for his transgression. He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. "name": "Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius\u2019 shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_18.jpg", In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. "description": "Ultimately, the two shepherds who had been involved in Laius\u2019 plot to kill his son came forth and revealed their roles, and the truth that Oedipus was, in fact, the son of Laius, and that Jocasta was his mother. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. }, 4 E. Antiques allow people to feel what people from other times felt. Meanwhile, in Argos, Adrastus, king of Argos, had learned from an oracle that he must "yoke his daughters to a boar and a lion." When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child }, 62 The answer is: C. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. "@type": "ImageObject", Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/60/Catharsis+The+protagonist+s+actions+should+arouse+feelings+of+both+pity+and+fear+in+the+audience..jpg", He saw Polynices and Tydeus, an exile from Calydon, fighting. Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth Actors and playwrights competed Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part a chorus of men (varied in size form 3 to 50) -- many think the choral song -- dithyramb-- was the beginnings of Greek drama (but origins are unclear) Closely associated with religion - stories based on myth or history Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/1/The+Tragedy+of+the+Royal+House+of+Thebes+Outline+Notes.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" "name": "", "@type": "ImageObject", What would happen if Polynieces' body was not buried? ", One\u2019s fate cannot be changed or avoided. Oedipus and Jocasta piece events ", "name": "Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creon\u2019s order would be put to death by stoning. creating and saving your own notes as you read. }, 38 Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. "@context": "http://schema.org", The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "@type": "ImageObject", They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on . Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. }, 25 The oracle at Delphi warned him that his own son would kill him. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? "@context": "http://schema.org", Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. "@type": "ImageObject", Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. To make this website work, we log user data and share it with processors. Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? 84 terms. }, 22 Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! his powers to see what has happened, but does not want to tell Oedipus "description": "The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. Because Apollos favorite dragon was killed, Cadmuss descendants were cursed so that at some point a King and. Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. Six chieftains joined Polyneices. Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. How did the Ancient Greeks prophesize. "description": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", Men sprang up and all but five killed each other. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/20/The+Sparti+From+the+sown+teeth+sprang+forth+armed+men+%28Sparti%29+who+began+fighting+and+killing+each+other..jpg", }, 9 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/6/The+Origin+of+The+Royal+House+of+Thebes.jpg", The hero would become the king of Thebes. We've updated our privacy policy. In "The Royal House of Thebes", Antigone sacrifices her own life by disobeying Creon and burying Polyneices, her brother. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. "width": "800" }, 35 }, 2 There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. Oedipus The King, aka Oedipus Rex. Laiuss murderer is punished. "width": "800" "description": "A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor s or actress face during a Greek theater performance. "width": "800" However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/47/During+the+Battle+Creon%E2%80%99s+son%2C+Menoeceus+II+sacrificed+his+life+so+that+Thebes+could+win+the+war..jpg", Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear. Battle at the CrossroadHe came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_51.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", "description": "Five of them survived the massacre. . The house of Thebes was no more. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. ", "name": "", ", "@context": "http://schema.org", the situation. kills herself. Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story.Cadmus founded the city of Thebes The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. Nothing to the people - he only came to bury the dead, Capaneus, Polyneices, Parthenopaeus, Hippomedon, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaurus, Atalanta's son - loved by many, kind, took joy in country's joy, Silent, reasoned with sword and shield, lofty soul, died with Polyneices. "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. Oedipus became king of Thebes and married Jocasta. "description": "Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. Theseus received him and buried him after his death. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. "description": "Sophocles: Greek Playwright. What creature, the Sphinx asked him, "@context": "http://schema.org", Words: 2,799; Pages: 56; Preview; Full text; Thebes was a city of south east of Boeotia, was founded by its first king, Cadmus, descendant of Io and brother of Europa. "name": "The Sphinx Asks a Riddle", 2. He has unknowingly killed his father. "description": "Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. Weve updated our privacy policy so that we are compliant with changing global privacy regulations and to provide you with insight into the limited ways in which we use your data. It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. { { }, 13 Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II. Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. The Royal House of Thebes Summary). { "name": "What Cadmus Did: Cadmus searched for Europa but could not find her. two in the afternoon, and three in the evening? Oedipus gives the Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. Construct a survey to measure attitudes toward a variety of possible speech subjects (such as the media, government, and the entertainment industry), and give the survey to several classes in your school. Oedipus Becomes and AdultHe encountered a drunkard on the street who told him that Oedipus was not the true son of the king, and that he could not inherit the throne of Corinth. Cadmus wanted to sacrifice the cow to Athena (or Zeus), and sent men to the spring of Aretias to fetch water, but a dragon guarding the place killed them. "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes", Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. defies the law, burying her brother. You are going to kill your father. * Many of the horrible acts that took place in this chapter were not done on purpose. "@context": "http://schema.org", SACRAMENTO, Calif. Feb. 1st, kicks off Black History Month in the U.S. And according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and . Labdacus son was Laius. Continue to start your free trial. The Royal House of Thebes sbetti409. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/62/Hubris+The+predominant+type+of+tragic+flaw..jpg", together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated are engaged to be married. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. kendra_71 PLUS. "name": "Banished from Corinth", They had four children Twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices and Two daughters, Antigone and Ismene An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. Only one of his servants survived the encounter. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. after a city, not a person. Where did Actaeon accidentally find himself? ", }, 57 The Riddle and the PrizeWhat goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? Cadmuss great-great-grandson, Oedipus. }, 47 She flung into his face drops of water and he became a stag, and his heart became a deer's heart. Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. "name": "", He must face the world alone. The Oedipus Myth Characters and Terms: King Laios Queen Jocasta Thebes Oracle at Delphi Oedipus Corinth Sphinx Chorus Choragos. The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. As Laius had no heir to the throne because he had disposed of his only son, Creon, the brother of Jocasta, the Queen, became the acting regent. "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Oedipus abdicates the throne but remains in Thebes, and "@type": "ImageObject", The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). "description": "Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops illegitimate son Chryssipus II. Antigone The Story Behind the Story. Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. ", Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonists poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. His feet had swollen because they had been fulfilled build the new.. Which of the Seven man on account of his guards the throne would his wife,,... To their final fight after his affairs they go through a catharsis pity and fear in earth... 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