Publication Date
1-1-2012
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Franklin, Stephen (Professor of English)
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of English
Abstract
This paper was written to examine Greek Tragedy in its entirety, specifically through the playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. We focused on the inward turn of consciousness, or the movement from the great gods of Olympus authorizing actions through supra-human forces informing character, to conflicting psychic drives that condition human lives and motivate actions. We looked at the backgrounds of all three playwrights, analyzed each play, and ultimately concluded that Greek Tragedy is still important today. Greek Tragedy remains profoundly relevant today because it tries to explain ourselves, our relationship to others, our relationship to the world, and our relationship to the divine.
Recommended Citation
Knapczyk, Jillian, "The inward turn of consciousness : gods, metaphors, necessity, and the continued relevance of Greek tragedy" (2012). Honors Capstones. 1226.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1226
Extent
38 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
