Xiaoqiang Ma Professor Meir Lubetski English CMP 2800 June 2nd 2015 As the brightest pearl in the Greek literature history‚ Greek tragedy not only represents the highest achievement in the western art world‚ but also demonstrates the accomplishment of Greek democracy. Not only establishing the best example for the literature world‚ Greek tragedy‚ to some extent‚ sets the precedent of elevating human’s emotion to an aesthetic level. By gazing at the achievement of the Greek tragedy‚ we‚ as
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For of our two brothers‚ Creon(20) gives honorable burial to one‚ but dishonors the other. They say that he hid Eteocles beneath the earth with well-deserved pomp and circumstance‚ as one honored among the dead below;(25) but the corpse of Polynices‚ who died so sadly‚ they say it has been declared to the citizens that no one may bury or mourn him‚ but must see him unlamented‚ unburied‚ a sweet find for birds to feast upon.(30) Such things they say our good Creon decreed for you and me—for
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A famous speech by Shakespeare’s Falstaff questions the value of: honor 1. ( T or F ) Aristotle considered plot more important than character or thought. True 2. ( T or F ) Aristotle was both a theater critic and a philosopher. True 3. Aristotle’s famous analysis of tragedy is found in a work called: The Poetics 4. Aristotle’s work on comedy is how long? 5 acts long 5. What did the Commedia delle’arte specialize in? 6. What is satire? a literary genre or form‚ although in practice
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both Creon and Antigone were incredibly proud and unwilling to back down once they took their stands. "Pride is part of what made Antigone heroic" (Classic Notes: Themes). Creon had made a decision and was unwilling to compromise. He decided that Polynices was a traitor and was not to be administered proper burial rites
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Discuss the part played by one of the following in Hamlet‚ with brief reference to the same theme or concern in Antigone or the poetry of John Donne: female sexuality‚ the supernatural‚ or the passage of time. Human sexuality is thought to be the manifestation of ‘the limits of human agency and willpower’ (Sjöholm‚ 2004)‚ however its expression is perceived as the embodiment of human freedom. It is through the oppression of female sexuality that throughout history females were essentially rendered
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Greek Mythology Greek Mythology IINTRODUCTION Greek Mythology‚ set of diverse traditional tales told by the ancient Greeks about the exploits of gods and heroes and their relations with ordinary mortals. The ancient Greeks worshiped many gods within a culture that tolerated diversity. Unlike other belief systems‚ Greek culture recognized no single truth or code and produced no sacred‚ written text like the Bible or the Qur’an. Stories about the origins and actions of Greek divinities varied widely
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king following a great war/battle that has forced them to make great decisions in order to insure the safety of their kingdom. Creon in the play of Antigone makes the choice to execute Antigone for going against the state in burying her brother Polynices. While in the story of the Odyssey king Odysseus hides in plain sight as a beggar in order to test the people of his kingdom’s loyalty. The play Antigone and the story of the Odyssey both illustrate dramatic irony within their works while reflecting
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Introduction In my opinion‚ it is no exaggeration to say that Greek myths have exerted no small influence upon western culture. Especially those whose mother tongue is English familiar with the contents and stories of Greek mythology have been imperceptibly influenced by what they constantly read‚ see and hear about since they are very young. Hence allusive idioms from Greek myths have exerted great impact on the English language and literature. It is fairly important to make a full understanding
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Ancient Greek Cultural Values (Fiero 76-136) rational explanations experiential extensions Pericles’ Funeral Speech (88-89) the Iliad (81-84) Aristotle’s Poetics (99) the Antigone (92-98) Plato’s Crito (102-104) Sappho’s poems (128) Plato’s Allegory of the Cave (104-107) Pindar’s Odes (128) Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics (109-110) Vitruvius on Symmetry (114-116) * * * * *
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Greek Mythology I INTRODUCTION Temple of Apollo at Didyma The Greeks built the Temple of Apollo at Didyma‚ Turkey (about 300 bc). The temple supposedly housed an oracle who foretold the future to those seeking knowledge. The predictions of the oracles‚ delivered in the form of riddles‚ often brought unexpected results to the seeker. With Ionic columns reaching 19.5 m (64 ft) high‚ these ruins suggest the former grandeur of the ancient temple. Bernard Cox/Bridgeman Art Library‚ London/New York
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