Greek Tragedy Characters Quiz
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Who is the title character in Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles?

Oedipus

Who are the daughters of Oedipus and Jocasta?

  • Antigone and Electra
  • Antigone and Ismene (correct)
  • Ismene and Electra
  • Electra and Chrysothemis

Antigone refuses to bury her brother Polynieces because she believes Creon is right.

False (B)

What is the relationship between Creon and Oedipus?

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Who are the main characters in Sophocles's Antigone?

<p>Antigone, Ismene, Creon, Haemon, Eurydice, and Tiresias</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eurydice is the mother of Antigone and Ismene.

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Who kills himself in Antigone by Sophocles?

<p>Both Haemon and Eurydice</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Oedipus Tyrannos, who tells Oedipus of his destiny?

<p>Tiresias</p> Signup and view all the answers

Manto is the daughter of Cadmus.

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In Antigone, what is the decree that Creon makes?

<p>No one can touch Polyneices's body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first husband of Jocasta?

<p>Laius</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Agamemnon and Clytemnestra?

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Why does Clytemnestra kill Agamemnon?

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Who is Aegisthus's lover?

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Cassandra is a seer, also known as a prophet.

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Who are the Furies in Greek mythology?

<p>Chthonic spirits who punish those who commit crimes against their family. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helps Orestes with the plan to kill Clytemnestra and Aegisthus?

<p>Pylades</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Athena's role in the trial of Orestes?

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Electra is the daughter of Creon and Eurydice.

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What god is revered as the god of poetry, music, archery, and medicine?

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Who is considered the second greatest warrior during the Trojan War after Achilles?

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Who defeats Ajax for Achilles's armor?

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Who attempts to stop Ajax from committing suicide in Ajax

<p>Tecmessa</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teucer is the son of Ajax.

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Who is Helen's husband?

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Eurysaces is the son of Tecmessa and Ajax.

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Who is the greatest Greek warrior in Homer's Iliad?

<p>Achilles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has been brought by her mother to Aulis to be sacrificed?

<p>Iphigenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is featured as a tragic hero in Euripides's Medea?

<p>Jason</p> Signup and view all the answers

Medea is the mother of Jason's two sons.

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In Medea, what is the name of the King of Athens?

<p>Aegeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Medea banished from Corinth?

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Who is Jason's new bride in the play Medea by Euripides?

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What god is featured in The Bacchae by Euripides?

<p>Dionysus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cadmus is the founder of the city of Thebes.

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Who is the king of Thebes in The Bacchae?

<p>Pentheus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pentheus's mother?

<p>Agave</p> Signup and view all the answers

The seer Calchas is the one to determine that the winds will not blow until Iphigenia is sacrificed in the play Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides.

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Flashcards

Oedipus

The tragic king of Thebes, destined to kill his father and marry his mother. He is known for his complex character and tragic fate.

Antigone

The daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, a strong and defiant woman who defies the law to bury her brother, Polyneices.

Creon (of Thebes)

The uncle of Oedipus, who becomes the king of Thebes. He makes a law forbidding the burial of Polyneices, leading to conflict with Antigone.

Jocasta

The mother and wife of Oedipus, unaware of their true relationship until the devastating revelation of her fate.

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Tiresias

The blind prophet who provides vital insights into the truth of Oedipus's past and the consequences of Creon's actions.

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Polyneices

One of Oedipus's sons, who fights against his brother, Eteokles, for control of Thebes. He is killed in the battle.

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Agamemnon

The king of Mycenae, the leader of the Greek forces during the Trojan War. He sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia, ultimately leading to his own tragic death.

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Clytemnestra

The queen of Mycenae and wife of Agamemnon, driven by a thirst for revenge. She kills her husband and then is killed by her own son, Orestes.

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Cassandra

A Trojan princess who is gifted with prophecy, but cursed to never be believed. She foresees her own tragic death.

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Orestes

The son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who avenges his father's death by killing his mother, but faces the wrath of the Furies for his actions.

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Furies

The vengeful chthonic deities who haunt Orestes for his matricide. They represent the consequences of bloodshed and the law of revenge.

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Athena

The Greek goddess of wisdom and justice, who intervenes in the trial of Orestes, offering him protection and a chance to escape the Furies.

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Electra

The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who is deeply affected by her father's death and helps her brother Orestes avenge him.

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Ajax

A great warrior, who is defeated by Odysseus in a contest for the arms of Achilles. He is driven to madness and ultimately commits suicide.

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Odysseus

The cunning and resourceful hero of the Trojan War, known for his cleverness and strategic thinking. He triumphs over Ajax in a contest for Achilles' arms.

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Jason

The legendary hero who navigated the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece. He leaves Medea for the princess Glauce, leading to Medea's vengeful actions.

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Medea

A powerful sorceress and princess who is deeply betrayed by Jason. She is driven by a sense of revenge and executes a devastating plan against him.

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Dionysus

The Greek god of wine, revelry, and theater. His power and influence are central to the tragedy of Pentheus in Euripides' Bacchae.

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Pentheus

The king of Thebes, who is deeply opposed to the worship of Dionysus. He is driven to madness and ultimately killed by the Bacchae.

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Iphigenia

The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who is sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis. She is a symbol of innocent suffering and the consequences of patriarchal power.

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Calchas

The Greek seer who provides the answer to the problem of the unfavorable winds, which leads to Agamemnon's decision to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia.

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Laius

The father of Oedipus and the king of Thebes before Oedipus. He is killed by Oedipus in a fateful encounter on a road.

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Phorbas

The shepherd who saves baby Oedipus after his parents abandoned him to die. He gives the baby to King Polybus of Corinth, unaware of Oedipus's true parentage.

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Aegisthus

The lover of Clytemnestra and the killer of Agamemnon. He is ultimately killed by Orestes.

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Cadmus

The founder of Thebes, who at the end of the play is transformed into a serpent.

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Agave

Pentheus's mother, who is driven mad by Dionysus and becomes part of the Bacchae, tragically killing her son.

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Glauce

The daughter of Creon, the king of Corinth. She is promised to Jason and killed by Medea.

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Creon (of Corinth)

The king of Corinth, who banishes Medea for her crimes. He is killed by Medea's magic.

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Eurysaces

Ajax's son who is gifted with his father's shield.

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Teucer

Ajax's half-brother who hopes to give Ajax a proper burial.

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Menelaus

King of Sparta, Helen's husband, and brother of Agamemnon who does not want to bury Ajax's body.

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Tecmessa

Ajax's concubine, a devoted woman determined to protect him from harm and honor him after his death.

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Study Notes

Greek Tragedy Characters

  • Oedipus: King of Thebes, featured in Oedipus Tyrannos and Oedipus by Sophocles and Seneca. A man of action, with a predetermined fate.
  • Antigone: Daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, in Antigone; refuses to obey Creon's orders, leading to suicide
  • Ismene: One of Antigone's sisters. Initially against Antigone's actions; tries to take the blame
  • Creon (Thebes): Uncle and eventual king of Thebes, in Oedipus Tyrannos and Antigone, and Oedipus. Sends Antigone to death, and his wife and son die as a result of his decisions.
  • Euridices: Creon's wife in Antigone. Commits suicide.
  • Haemon: Creon's son and Antigone's fiancé. Kills himself out of grief for Antigone.
  • Jocasta: Oedipus's mother/wife. Commits suicide after uncovering the truth about Oedipus's parentage. Mother to Antigone and Ismene.
  • Tiresias: Blind prophet in Oedipus Tyrannos, Antigone, The Bacchae, and Oedipus. Reveals crucial truths to Oedipus.
  • Manto: Tiresias's daughter in Oedipus. Involved in his practices.
  • Polyneices: One of Oedipus's sons. Killed; Creon refuses funeral rites.
  • Phorbas: Shepherd who saves and abandons Oedipus.
  • Laius: Oedipus's father. Killed by Oedipus.
  • Agamemnon: King of Mycenae in Agamemnon, Iphigenia at Aulis, and Ajax. Husband of Clytemnestra; sacrifices Iphigenia; killed by his wife.
  • Clytemnestra: Queen of Mycenae; Agamemnon's wife. Kills Agamemnon and Cassandra; killed by Orestes.
  • Aegisthus: Clytemnestra's lover; kills Agamemnon; killed by Orestes.
  • Cassandra: Daughter of Priam; Agamemnon's prize. A seer. Killed by Clytemnestra.
  • Furies: Chthonic spirits who torment Orestes. Turned into Eumenides.
  • Pylades: Helps Orestes in Libation Bearers; brief role.
  • Athena: Goddess of wisdom and war in Eumenides. Decides the fate of Orestes.
  • Electra: Daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Libation Bearers.
  • Apollo: God of poetry/music, etc., Orestes's protector in Eumenides.
  • Ajax: Second greatest warrior after Achilles. Driven mad, kills sheep, then commits suicide in Ajax.
  • Odysseus: Warrior in Ajax; cunning.
  • Tecmessa: Ajax's concubine in Ajax.
  • Teucer: Ajax's half-brother in Ajax.
  • Menelaus: Agamemnon's brother in Ajax and Iphigenia at Aulis.
  • Eurysaces: Ajax and Tecmessa's son.
  • Achilles: Featured in Iphigenia at Aulis, greatest warrior of the Greeks.
  • Iphigenia: Daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Iphigenia at Aulis.
  • Jason: Medea's lover, legendary hero in Medea.
  • Medea: Sorceress; helps Jason; kills her children and Glauce; flees to Athens.
  • Aegeus: King of Athens; takes refuge in Medea.
  • Creon (Corinth): Banishes Medea in Medea.
  • Glauce/Creusa: Daughter of Creon; planned to marry Jason; killed by Medea.
  • Dionysus: God of wine. Angers Pentheus in The Bacchae.
  • Cadmus: Founder and former King of Thebes in The Bacchae; celebrates Dionysus.
  • Pentheus: King of Thebes, Dionysus's cousin; killed by Dionysus.
  • Agave: Mother of Pentheus. Kills Pentheus.
  • Calchas: Seer in Iphigenia at Aulis and Ajax.

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