My revision notes contain over 100 pages of all of the information required to achieve an A* in the Greek Theatre component of your OCR A-level Classical Civilisation exam. The optional play choices are 'Bacchae,' 'Oedipus the King,' and 'Frogs.' My notes include a link to accompanying flashcards, as well as notes based on the textbook, memorable quotes from each of the plays, modern scholarship for each play, and even essay plans to help you achieve everything you need to know! Your pur...

Notes on: - concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero, the characterisation of major and minor characters, the role of Aeneas in Rome’s imperial destiny, the portrayal of war and the portrayal of different nations - Trojans, Greeks, Carthaginians, Italians

Notes on all the important events that take place within the required books for the exam, OCR board

Looking at the contexts seen within the Iliad, including notes on: the power of fate, the role of immortals and the relationship between immortals and mortals, family and friendship, hospitality and guest friendship (xenia), the relationships between men and women, parents and children, the part played by women in the epic and their position in society and the role of slaves

Notes on the key themes in the Iliad with examples - concept & behaviour of a hero, life in Troy & the Greek camp, portrayal of war, death & mortality, menis and reconciliation

Notes on the composition of the Iliad and contextual notes, as well as notes surrounding the discussion of the Homeric question

The literary techniques and composition of the Iliad, including specific terminology and examples used throughout the epic

A summary of the most important characters within the Iliad, including both major and minor characters, what books they featured in and the role they play

An in-depth look into the social, cultural and religious contexts that played a role within the Aeneid, including mention of the gods as well as women and their role