Course Description

Instructor: Judy Pincus

After reviewing Aristotle’s “Theory of Tragedy� and the tragic hero, we will read and explore the ideas and themes of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides as portrayed in “Agamemnon,� “Oedipus the King,� and “Medea.� The desire for revenge, role of fate and hubris in man’s experience and the influence of emotions are aspects of life the plays dramatize. At the conclusion of the course, we will have experienced both the pity and fear Aristotle defines as essential to tragedy and have new compassion for the human condition. Required text Greek Tragedy includes the three plays students will read. Course fee: $40 member/$60 nonmember (includes book).