AS Unit CC4 F384 Greek Tragedy in its context (H408)

A revision theme sheet of the theme religion, fate and prophecy, on Oedipus.

These notes are free to use, since my character sheets aren't as fleshed out or detailed. Please come and look at my page to get really good materials. The sheets analyses Creon's character, who serves somewhat as the antithesis of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex. While he doesn't seem like a majorly important character, he still plays a large role in the play, so it's good to know and understand the points provided to you.

This is a super helpful set of notes that breaks down everything you need to know about the origins of Greek tragedy, made for A Level Classical Civilisation (OCR). It covers: Where tragedy came from (Dionysus, dithyrambs, festivals etc.) How performances evolved – including the role of the chorus, actors, masks and costumes Key info on Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides – what they added to tragedy Important context like the City Dionysia and ancient theatres Quick look a...

THIS IS A FREE DOCUMENT because it is much smaller than my usual notes. Please give me a good review to support me :), and if you like my notes, feel free to go to my account and check if there are any other free items! This document provides a detailed and well-structured analysis of the recurring theme of blindness vs sight (or darkness vs light) in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. It explores how physical and metaphorical blindness are used to reflect ignorance, knowledge, fate, and self-awareness...

This is the revision document i created to help me achieve A* in Classical Civilisation (2024). This document includes the background information about Sophocles and Tragedy including his writing style and his success. There is a list of characters and an explanation of who they are. The document takes you through the play scenes by scenes starting with the prologue. There is a scene summary and the key quotes from each character. This goes on for the first choral ode, the first episodes, the s...

Notes on sources with comments and analysis from scholars and all details needed for full marks on the OCR questions including: - Bird Chorus Chous - Perseus Vase - Choregos Vase - Wurzburg Telephus Krater - Cheiron Vase

A* Notes on play, plot, reception, characters and themes of Oedipus. Includes quotes from scholars and everything you need to ace the exam! Themes include: - Sight and Blindness - Corruption - Fate and Free Will - Prophecy and Oracles - Ignorance and Knowledge - Power and Class - Time, Memory, Age, and the Past - Identity and Self-Discovery - Pride and Hubris - Rumours and Reality

A* Greek Theatre Context - Everything you need to know for context for the Greek Theatre module of OCR A-Level Notes on genres and playwrights, cities and celebrations, stagecraft and architecture, sound vs. appearance, the chorus, and social, political and religious themes in plays

A* Notes on Bacchae (Play, Plot, Reception, Characters, Themes) Themes include: - Nature of Theatre - Hunting Imagery/The Animal Experience - Greeks vs. Barbarians (foreignness and "the other") - Disguise/Identity - The Truth and Reality - Rational vs. Irrational - Control vs. Freedom - Punishment and Vengeance - Gods and Mortals - Women and Femininity - Justice - Sympathy for Pentheus