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GRK 251

The Character of Tragedy: Gods and Mortals
GRK 251 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A study of the relationship between humans and gods and of the organization of human society in tragic drama through close readings of Aeschylus' PROMETHEUS BOUND and Sophocles's ANTIGONE. Selections from Aristotle's POETICS and secondary readings on Greek drama will provide the framework for assessing the structure and theme of the two plays.

MAJOR READINGS

Sophocles, ANTIGONE
Euripides, MEDEA
Aristotle, POETICS (selections)
Selected secondary readings.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two take-home exams and a 10-page final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA CLAS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998


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