EN 3191 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Lysistrata, Apen, Peloponnesian War
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Aristophanes - known for his old comedy. Voltaire found the time historically helpful to evolution. Long periods of political and civil unrest among popular cities in greece. Very dramatic place to live (theatre was being developed) Aristophanes - his plays are often used as educational literature in schools. Often includes elements from his real life in his plays. Lysistrata often put on as anti-war play. James robson really likes him (great source for papers) Fact: when performed at dionysus theatre, actors could ironically say i"m going to acropolis and literally be right behind them. Masks were called personae (greek) because built into them was a device that increased the volume of the actor"s voice. Tractatus: a collection of notes written by students who attended aristophanes lectures. Comedy: imitation of an action that needs pity or terror from the audience to lead to catharsis.
