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Oedipus The King: An Introduction To Greek Drama
Students gain insight into Greek tragedy and such concepts such as fate, hubris, and (dramatic) irony. They recognize the Greeks concern with fate, self-determination and the role of gods and oracles in everyday life and compare and...
Honors College at Scholar Commons
From Start to Strike: A Lesson Plan for the Whole Theatre Experience
Introduce young thespians to all aspects of the theater. A syllabus for a one-semester drama course provides lessons that take learners from the history of drama to the many facets of play production.
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Sophocles' Oedipus the King
Introduce your class to the Greek tragedy with a study of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. Learners examine the features of a Greek tragedy, Sophocles’ achievements and contributions, and the universal themes that make the drama an...
Curated OER
Sea-ing More Clearly
Learners explore historical importance of fish as food source, examine works of Robert Harris, create their own fish, and compose accompanying poetry. Students then explore dramatic tradition of Chorus inspired by Greek theatre,...
Curated OER
Doctor Faustus - Essay Questions
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer and essay questions about Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Greece Greek Drama
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of theater in ancient Greece. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Ancient Greek Theatre: The Actors and the Chorus
General information on Greek actors, costumes, masks, scenic appearances, and the chorus.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Choephori
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers a complete text of The Choephori, or The Libation Bearers, by Aeschylus. This is the second play in the Oresteia trilogy.
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Pathguy: "Enjoying Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus
Detailed analysis of "Prometheus Bound" a play by Aeschylus. Includes excerpts, pictures, and excellent sources.