The point of attack is when the troops get Dionysus in his mortal form and bring him to Pentheus. They also expose an important info, that is, the Bachhic women that were held captives by Pentheus actually escaped. Pentheus talks to Dionysus who he believes is a mortal and tells him that he is convinced the Bacchic rituals are absurd and really should be suspended. Dionysus however defends that the rituals are sacred and information cannot be given to someone who does not have confidence in it. Dionysus says Pentheus is not initiated in the rites of Bacchus. Pentheus will pay focus on Dionysus' thoughts on the rituals and rites and how all the people of Thebes are coating up to rejoice the Bacchic rites. Nevertheless Pentheus will not like any of the things that are occurring, and threatens Dionysus that he'll be subjected to harsh punishments, such as chopping off his fragile head of hair and taking his thyrsus (wand) away. Pentheus is haughty and sets Dionysus in prison - as soon as he does this - Pentheus's ignorance is presented to the audience, and then the point of assault happens.
What was the main turmoil? (The clash of opposing forces man vs. personal, man, environment, natural causes, group, God, or group vs. group)
The main discord on the Bacchae is the turmoil of a god versus a mortal would you not have confidence in the living of god. This may also be regarded as a conflict between the believers and the Non-believers-or a discord between reason and unreason. The godly role is played out by Dionysus, our protagonist personality, who is looking to persuade Pentheus and the people of Thebes that he is accessible and is not a mortal but is definitely a god. Pentheus does not think that Dionysus exists as Semele was burnt for resting that she mated with Zeus in the first place. Dionysus is there to convince Pentheus of the reality, however if he is unable to succeed then the implications could be severe.
What was the climax in the play? (The point where one or the other of the forces is favored; the point at which events must submit one course or another. Definitely not the "high point" Sometimes referred to as a "reversal" or a "discovery. ")
The climax is representing the cliff clinging point of the play. When Pentheus determines to dress up as a female in order to start to see the women of Thebes watching the Bacchae rites. Dionysus advises to not fight with the women of Bacchae first; as there would be too much bloodshed, dressing as a women and spying would be easier. Dionysus finally leads to the climax, exclaiming that he has Pentheus and he now can finally get rid of him, loss of life is his only punishment. Dionysus would like to ensure that Pentheus moves insane and then his own mother will destroy him as deserved.
CHARACTERS: Describe and name the physical, interpersonal, and psychological traits of the:
Protagonist -- "agon" = have difficulties; the pro part of the struggle -- often used to refer to the lead persona in a tragedy.
Who was the protagonist and just why do you consider so?
Our main protagonist is by means of Dionysus, the godly number. I believe this is the case as he is trying to inform Thebes that he has arrived to demonstrate that Semele was not burnt for resting that she did not mate with Zeus as Pentheus boasts but rather she was burnt because Juno wished to be gone her. Dionysus would like to prove to Thebes and Pentheus that he is indeed a god which Pentheus is not paying the correct worship that is deserved. Pentheus is struggling against the gods and so Dionysus needs to confirm his role in the have difficulties - the role of one who's good.
Antagonist -- the anti area of the have difficulty -- usually the bad guy, but could be anyone / thing that challenges from the protagonist.
Who was the antagonist and why do you consider so?
Our main antagonist, Pentheus, who is struggling against the idea a god known as Dionysus indeed is available. Pentheus doesn't imagine Dionysus could be real, as he feels Semele was rather burnt on her behalf lays of mating with Zeus. Pentheus will not want to open up himself to the truth that Dionysus is a god, so for that he is fighting the god aspect of the play.
What was the theory, theme of the play? It is allegorical or symbolic sometimes direct, sometimes indirect. Takes on may often be discussed an idea, but the playwright will probably focus more on plot and personality to get idea across -- works are seldom about a concept.
The notion of The Bacchae is to show that Dionysus is definitely a godly physique and also to demonstrate the discord between reason and the unreason. Many people assumed often that Dionysus might not exactly be what he's, but Dionysus involves Thebes dressed up as a mortal and then persuade Pentheus, the antagonist of the play, yet others that, yes, indeed he is a godly physique. Euripides is wanting to get over the idea that in a single region, many people may oppose a concept, this notion being Dionysus' abrupt appearance and introduction as a god. Pentheus and some of the public of Thebes oppose the idea of watching the Bacchic rites and Dionysus is there to teach them that indeed he is a god. Dionysus first will try through kind means to prove he's a god; however when that doesn't work he has to holiday resort to the getting rid of of Pentheus to demonstrate his point to all of Thebes that princess Semele mated with Zeus and bore him; which makes him a divine shape to be worshipped.
DICTION / Terms:
Language can be used to: depart information, reveal personas, characterize, immediate attention, reveal designs and ideas set up mood / build, establish tempo / tempo appropriate to character (again, "decorum" acquired nobility speak poetry, peasants speaking prose).
Describe the use of "diction" and or dialog in the play. (Make an effort to think of this more as it could have been performed in Ancient Greece. However, there are some signs in the video we found. Take into account the use of terminology, how words are used. There are a few double meanings and works on words in the play. Pentheus and Dionysos also modified that they spoke to one another. )
Diction is used to express in The Bacchae the theme of the play and the ambiance of the dialogue. It may also be used as a tempo or tempo for some of the heroes, ex the Chorus. Why don't we take for example, the dialogue between Pentheus and Dionysus, the dialogue between the antagonist and protagonist not only establishes the feeling and the feelings between your two people but is also offering the theme. In addition the firmness of the dialogue can also be symbolic of the emotions, for example, how Dionysus' anger is communicated through the firmness. Euripides, the author is trying to make use of the dialogue within an artistic manner; dialogue seems to be a key component of the play to bring out the ideas.
MUSIC / Track:
The audio of the dialog, etc. musicality, rhythm, speed, etc. helps create mood, characterize, lend variety, enjoyable.
Describe how music/music was used in the play. (Try to think of this as it would have been performed in Ancient Greece not in the video tutorial we noticed. )
Music tune was used generally in the chorus and the part where the messenger comes in. Sometimes we observe Dionysus using a sense of tempo in his dialogue, adding to the feelings of music songs. The other two heroes who use Music music are Cadmus and Teiresias.
Dionysus uses a sense of tempo in the first passage of the play expressing his emotions about Thebes and the individuals who do not follow the Bacchic rites or who do not pay attention to the fact that Semele indeed mated with Zeus and bore Dionysus; therefore Dionysus is indeed a god. Dionysus also uses a sense of musicality and speed expressing his emotions about Pentheus, and exactly how Penetheus fails to recognize Dionysus is a god needed to be worshipped.
The chorus is often using tempo and musicality to come in and express a preface of what will happen next in the play, as a middle point prior to the next character is to come in.
Teiresias and Cadmus exhibit a feeling of rhythm in the passages where they speak about participating in the Bacchic rites. They seem excited with a sense of musicality, speaking in a sing-song manner.
The messenger using a sense of rhythm to provide his lines about the holy bacchants.
Dionysus also uses a sense of tempo and musicality expressing the sensation he has when he has Pentheus finally under his clutches. The firmness was also hired to communicate Dionysus' anger at times.
SPECTACLE
Describe the costume, establishing and blocking of the play. How would it not have been performed in Ancient Athens? What would the celebrities have worn? What performed the stage appear to be?
The costumes may contain togas, wreaths for the supporters of Dionysus, and the thyrsus, the fishing rod like pole the supporters of Dionysus and Bacchae keep. The setting up of the play is mostly presented in Thebes where in fact the tragic events take place. The blocking of the play would be Dionysus at the very entry of the level, as he is in the protagonist of the play, Pentheus behind him as he is the antagonist, and Cadmus would be positioned near Dionysus with Teiresias beside him. The Chorus would also be near Dionysus.
Those who are with Dionysus would have worn the clothing of the toga and a wreath around the top; they could have been transporting the thyrus to 1 hand. Those who find themselves with Pentheus would have worn only a straightforward toga and perhaps traditional Greek sandals.
The stage would have appeared as a symmetrical hemisphere, that is, a half circle. The form of the level represents the balance between two conflicting styles such as reason and unreason. That's, the Greek term "symmetria which supposed a kind of balance or percentage or numerical symmetry between two opposing forces. Thus the stage was made to echo the central theme of the play. Moreover the stage experienced a certain design, for example, wings or parados for celebrities to get into, special place for the orchestra and a backdrop called skene that was a kind of building. Thus the stage was set up to mirror the play's themes or templates.
