The Persians

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-persians

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the playwright?Aeschylus
2. What is the year of premiere?472 BC
3. What is "The Persians" and why is it special?"The Persians" is the oldest surviving Greek tragedy, written by Aeschylus and first performed in 472 BC. It is the only surviving part of a larger trilogy and shows a story about the Persian Wars.
4. Why did Aeschylus tell the story from the Persian side?He wanted to show that even the powerful Persian Empire could suffer loss and sadness, giving the audience a chance to feel empathy for their former enemies.

Choregos: A wealthy Athenian citizen who financed and organized theatrical productions for festivals, acting as a patron.
Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a character's downfall in Greek tragedy.
Extant: Still in existence; surviving.