Study Guide To The Plays Of Euripides

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Euripides, one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived. Titles in this study guide include Rhesus, Iphigenia In Aulis, Bacchae, Phoenissae, Orestes, Electra, Trojan Women, Helen, Iphigenia In Tauris, Ion, Suppliants, Hecuba, Heracles, Cyclops, A Satyr-Play, Andromache, Heracleidae, Hippolytus, Medea, and Alcestis. As a Greek playwright of fifth-century BCE his tragedies influenced modern dramas and even comedy. Moreover, many of his plays questioned politics of the time, setting him apart as a progressive writer. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Euripides’ classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

A Study Guide for Euripides's "Medea," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.

Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide The Bacchae is one of Euripides' final plays. It is the story of the punishment of the Theban royal family who dared to deny that Dionysus; the God of wine and breaker of barriers and conventions was a God. This Study Guide explores the structure of the play and the epic and mythical traditions associated with the God Dionysus and also the city of Thebes, which features strongly in many Greek Tragedies. Euripides' Bacchae remains a popular text for students of Ancient Greek Civilization, but is also a popular text for students of Theatre Studies. This study guide has been written to assist the learner in understanding the play and context of Euripides' Bacchae. This Study Guide will also help to lay a sound foundation for those who go on to study the Ancient World at a higher (degree) level as well as appeal to those who are interested in learning more about the Ancient World generally. Euripides' Bacchae: A Study Guide includes; - An introduction to Greek tragedy and its key concepts - Analysis of Aristotle's commentary on Greek Tragedy - Synopsis of the play - An overview of the Greek myths surrounding Cadmus, Dionysus and others - Analysis of the role and function of the chorus - Analysis of the episodes of the play and the characters - Themes of justice and revenge, pollution and burial.

A Study Guide for Euripides's "Hippolytus," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.

A Level Study Guide: Euripides' MedeaMedea is one of Euripides' earliest surviving plays - written when the dramatist was about fifty years old. It is the story of the transformation of Medea from a seemingly oppressed victim into a vengeful Demi-Goddess. It is also the story of Jason, a hero, whose own decisions lead to disaster for him, his family and the city in which he is trying to prosper.This study guide has been written to assist the learner in understanding the play and context of Euripides' Medea. This Study Guide has been designed to help A level students understand and analyze Euripides' Medea in the wider context of Greek tragedy and the Athenian society in which it was produced and first performed.Euripides' Medea is a popular text for students of Ancient Greek Civilization, but is also a popular text for students of Theatre Studies and is also of interest as a pathway text for learners undertaking additional credit courses such as the Extended Project and remains a common choice for those working towards qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate.This Study Guide will also help to lay a sound foundation for those who go on to study the Ancient World at a higher (degree) level as well as appeal to those who are interested in learning more about the Ancient World generally.Euripides' Medea: A Study Guide includes;* An introduction to Greek tragedy and its key concepts* Analysis of Aristotle's commentary on Greek Tragedy* Synopsis of the play* An overview of the Greek myths surrounding Medea, Jason and others* Analysis of the role and function of the chorus* Analysis of the episodes of the play and the characters

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Aeschylus,the ancient greek playwright. Titles in this study guide include The Suppliant Maids, The Persians, The Oresteia, Seven Against Thebes, Prometheus Bound, The Eumenides, and The Libation Bearers. As the world's first great dramatist, Aeschylus became known as “the father of tragedy.” Aeschylus greatly influenced Greek tragedies by expanding the number of characters in theater. Moreover, Aeschylus’ plays focused on daily activities and studies of human behavior, ethical problems, and divine justice. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Aeschylus classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Sophocles, one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived. Titles in this study guide include Oedipus, Philoctetes, Trachiniae, Electra, Oedipus the King, Antigone, and Ajax. As a playwright of fifth-century BCE, he is one of the most famous Greek Tragedians. Moreover, his surviving plays are proof of his perfection of the genre of Greek tragedy. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Sophocles’ classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

A Study Guide for Euripides's "The Trojan Women," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.