Women in Ancient Greek Tragedy

Ancient Athens, 5th century B.C. In a time when women were expected to remain silent, three great male playwrights – Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides – gave them a voice, and what they said was far from ordinary.

Their stories tell of women who faced moral dilemmas and chose different paths: silence, sacrifice, endurance, but also resistance or revenge.

These heroines embody archetypes that do not belong only to the past but continue to shape our values and choices even today.

HCC-SW and “Language and Culture Dialogues” invite you on a journey through time, guided by educator and philologist, Giovanna Liveri.

 

This open lecture serves as an introduction to the interactive program “Three Women, Three Symbols in Ancient Greek Tragedy.”

Antigone of Sophocles, Iphigenia and Helen of Euripides — three women, three distinct personal journeys shaped by divine and human obstacles.

Through a three-session program, we will explore in depth the archetype each heroine represents.

Let us follow the myths of ancient Greek tragedy, explore the ancient theater, and approach the archetypes of collective memory that continue to shape the modern world.

With this event and the upcoming 3 in themonth of March HCC-SW is celebrating the International Women's day (8th of Martch)  and as March is Women's History Month in the United States, a designated time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women throughout history, culture, and society, a tradition started with a local celebration in California in 1978 and formalized by presidential proclamation in the 1980s

 

Important note: You must register (at the bottom of the page below) to receive the event link. (You will be sent to a Microsoft Teams page to complete your Registration)