CLASSIC 143A Study Guide - Final Guide: A Greek Slave, Potiphar And His Wife, Theatre Of Ancient Rome
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Ephebeia the military service that young athenian men needed to perform in order to attain male citizenship. In sophocles" philoctetes, neoptolemus" character is used to dramatize and reflect on an ephebe entering manhood. Sticomythia refers to play structure where dialogue is delivered between two characters in alternating lines. Commonly used during an agon and demonstrated in sophocles" antigone. The exchange shows a peak of dramatic conflict and heightened tension. Charis an act of charity; grace, kindness, or a favor. It can be used to reference the gods" graces toward men and reciprocal trust or generosity between men (segal). Colonus the daughters are the only characters who demonstrate charis towards their father. New dithyramb introduced in the late 5th century due to the increase in number of strings on a lyre. Ushered in an era of lyric solos and musical flourishes. In particular, it influenced euripides and his use of monody.
