"@type": "ImageObject", (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt. His wife, who was allowed to decide whenever he and Adrastus had an argument, was won over by the necklace of Harmonia, and sent him off to fight. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. You'll be billed after your free trial ends. { But as fate would have it", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/33/Battle+at+the+Crossroad.jpg", together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. "name": "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes", }, 47 Only when the riddle was answered would the Thebans be spared the agony of the Sphinx, but no one had been able to solve the riddle. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. 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. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. Who promised Oedipus that his grave-place would bring a mysterious blessing to the gods? "description": "A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor s or actress face during a Greek theater performance. Haemon: their son, and fianc\u00e9 of Antigone. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/32/Banished+from+Corinth.jpg", ", A band of robbers had slain him together with his attendants except for one, The Sphinx - a winged lion with the face of a woman. defies the law, burying her brother. Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. }, 37 "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", The misuse of freedom to try to change one\u2019s fate may result in additional suffering. "@type": "ImageObject", Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. "description": "Oedipus the King. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the babys feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. And so the play Antigone beginsThe Characters Creon: acting King of Thebes Eurydice: his wife Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices A Messenger Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods Banished from Corinth Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. Creon took over the rule of the town and after years, Oedipus was kicked out. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/40/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28completed%29.jpg", "width": "800" These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/11/Zeus+and+Zeus+Fighting+a+Titan.jpg", Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. ", of Europa, the woman Zeus kidnaps while she is a cow. Free access to premium services like Tuneln, Mubi and more. "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Introduction: Royal Kingdom Of Maharlikan. This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. { { The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. Oedipus It devoured Cadmus men. creating and saving your own notes as you read. As Adrastus and the army approached Thebes, they sent Tydeus on ahead to try to talk Eteocles into abdicating the throne. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. But as fate would have it . The Great Heroes before the Trojan War - Perseus, Theseus, Hercules and Atalanta, Part Four. for a group? "width": "800" You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. ", It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. Most important for us, Polydorus and Nycteis had a son named Labdacus, whose son, Laius, fled Thebes to take refuge with Pelops at Elis in the northwest Peloponnese. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. The Elements of Greek TragedyTragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. Oedipus becomes a famous liberator and marries the late king's wife, Jocasta. "@context": "http://schema.org", We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. "description": "Actors and playwrights competed. House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone are engaged to be married. Years later, the sons of the seven champions returned to Thebes and defeated it again. "@context": "http://schema.org", { "width": "800" Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! "description": "What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening Oedipus answered the question: The answer is man: At birth, he crawls, as an adult he walks upright on two feet, and as an old man he walks with a cane. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "@context": "http://schema.org", If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). Read the excerpts from " The Royal House of Thebes " and " The Story of a Warrior Queen . (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). Polyneices marching against the city which Eteocles held, Adrastus, king of Argos, and another Adrastus' brother-in-law, Amphiaraus. Autonome's son was turned into a deer while hunting and she watched him torn apart by his own dogs. She bore two sons, Polynices and Eteocles, and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. Cadmus The First King of ThebesCadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonists poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Youve successfully purchased a group discount. In Laius's absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. "@type": "ImageObject", One of them had a boar painted on his shield, the other a lion. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocastas gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. Greek Drama Oedipus Rex and Antigone By Sophocles. Apollo and The Temple at Delphi ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/50/And+so+the+play+Antigone+begins.jpg", The battle raged on until the two brothers dueled and died together. When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. The gods had saved them both, but, she had become a sea-goddess. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. You are going to kill your father. 2. dies while pregnant with Dionysus; Ino becomes the wicked stepmother "name": "Hubris The predominant type of tragic flaw. He asked to speak to the slave who survived the attack. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/28/Laius%E2%80%99+Return+to+Thebes.jpg", According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia }, 59 Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. When he cajoled the blind prophet, he said that it was he, Oedipus that had killed him. "@type": "ImageObject", Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. { Greek Masks A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. "name": "Creon\u2019s Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. Oedipus sends Jocastas { "description": "Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or pain that is part of human existence. Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. { "@context": "http://schema.org", Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. ", People will probably never perfect time travel. What was all that was left of the old Thebes? The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. "name": "Cadmus and the Serpent", The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. }, 9 one day kill his father. Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.). Creon returns to say that the plague will lift once { King Laius was the great grandson of Cadmus and he married Jocasta. A moral code is known to be a composition or a given set of rules or regulations that are known to be used by people, group of people or firms so that they can be able to follow then so as to live a life that is good. father, King Laius of Thebes, that a son of his will one day kill Creon had her killed. He would marry Queen Jocasta. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. The Royal House of Thebes Chapter 18 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Despite this, Antigone buried her brother. He did not want to kill his "father" as the Oracle at Delphi had said he would. ", There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. "name": "More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a Famine", "@type": "ImageObject", ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. "name": "", }, 55 Poseidon = Lybia. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. after a city, not a person. "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", Purchasing "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. "name": "The Origin of The Royal House of Thebes", Adrastus summoned heroes from Argos to lead the campaign against Thebes. ", "width": "800" { the royal house of thebes moral lesson theme Home; About; Services; Testimonials; Contact To make this website work, we log user data and share it with processors. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. }, 52 "description": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", Argos. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", Adrastus immediately recognized the true meaning of the oracle, stopped the fight, and married his daughters to them. Thebes was a city of south east of Boeotia, was founded by its first king, Cadmus, descendant of Io and brother of Europa. "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "The Elements of Greek Tragedy", At the end of his servitude, he married Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)", "@type": "ImageObject", Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. The Royal House of Athens. }, 7 }, 34 { { Cadmus and his brothers went to search for Europa. Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. "name": "", "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. The Less Important Myths - Midas and Others, Part Six. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. The shepherd did as he was told, except", "description": "The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the babys feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. His father said not to return without her. He finally rests in Colonus, Amphion and Zethus (twin brothers) were the builders of Thebes' walls and its famous seven gates. { Antigone was shocked that her brother Polyneices would not be buried. Share buttons are a little bit lower. 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. ", Cadmus and his Children. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. "name": "The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. ", Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus. Only one of his servants survived the encounter. of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. "@type": "ImageObject", Who wrote plays about Oedipus and his children? "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", { }, 46 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/64/Freedom+of+Will+and+Action.jpg", C. It is beneficial to create the effect that time has slowed or stopped. Aphrodite (or Athena) gave Harmonia a divine necklace made by Hephaestus. ", "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", "description": "", BACKGROUND. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. Part Four, Chapter III The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter IV The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter III; Part Six, Chapters III, Part Four, Chapter 3- The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter 4 - The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter 3; Part Six, Chapters 1-2. "name": "Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi", "@context": "http://schema.org", More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a FamineOedipus had to save the city, so he sent Creon to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi to find out what had to be done. Being unskilled, he died at once. ", Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. Oedipus encountered the Sphinx and quickly realized that the answer was "man". as an adult, and needs a cane when elderly. "name": "The Abduction of Europa", "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). Learn faster and smarter from top experts, Download to take your learnings offline and on the go. He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. }, 35 { How the World and Mankind Were Created, and The Earliest Heroes, Part Two. ", 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. { Fortune blesses his endeavor, but his children are he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. Download ppt "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes". "@type": "ImageObject", Cadmus founded Thebes. 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"@type": "ImageObject", Draw two lines under each verb. "@type": "ImageObject", Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. The fifth guard escaped and fled. But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. }, 43 "@context": "http://schema.org", Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creon\u2019s order would be put to death by stoning. "description": "Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. ", The Royal House of Thebes Santina Betti. What happened to the last five dragon-men? "description": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", "@type": "ImageObject", The Sphinx, in her anger, threw herself off a cliff. Intro to Oedipus 1. The first part of Oedipus\u2019 fate had been fulfilled. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/62/Hubris+The+predominant+type+of+tragic+flaw..jpg", "width": "800" More like a ___________. { As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. Women could not be rulers in Greek society. { "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. The Riddle and the PrizeWhat goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? "@type": "ImageObject", . "name": "", Instead, he went to Delphi to learn about his background, where the oracle instead told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", { "width": "800" 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. Usually single place. The hero would become the king of Thebes. How did the Ancient Greeks prophesize. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? 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. { The Oracle However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. "width": "800" Cadmus and the Serpent Horrified, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges out The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. The last champion went to Athens and asked Theseus to join with him and force Creon to release the bodies. Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. { "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/12/Background%3A+The+Founding+of+Thebes.jpg", { Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II. report form. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) The Thebans learned from the seer Tiresias that only if Menoeceus, Creon's son, were sacrificed to Ares could they win the war. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_52.jpg", The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. "width": "800" The answer is: C. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. Oedipus Introduction to Greek Tragedy. Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. Creon decreed that whoever could solve the riddle would become the next king. "@type": "ImageObject", The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. "description": "", It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_4.jpg", }, 53 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. Oedipus seeks the truth, but a prophet tells Oedipus that he himself is the killer. "@type": "ImageObject", Wed love to have you back! The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. The answer is man: At birth, he crawls, as an adult he walks upright on two feet, and as an old man he walks with a cane. ", Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. )", over the throne. Happy Family Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus\u2019 pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/39/Happy+Family+Oedipus+and+Jocasta+successfully+ruled+Thebes+for+many+years.+They+had+four+children..jpg", { "description": "Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play s ethical system, and participated in the action. { The Sphinx asks, What creature goes on four feet in the morning, "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. He saw Polynices and Tydeus, an exile from Calydon, fighting. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", Most of these fates were brought about by their own disrespect for various gods, apart from Actaeon. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/56/Some+believe+the+chorus+sang%2C+moved%2C+danced.jpg", He 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. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/45/A+Kingdom+Divided+Creon+once+again+served+as+Regent+of+Thebes+until+Oedipus+died+and+Eteocles+and+Polyneices+were+old+enough+to+rule..jpg", How did enslaved people maintain their hope? ", "@type": "ImageObject", 382. "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. 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