THEA104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Iliad, Pulpitum, Oresteia
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The proper study of mankind is man. Gathering of people where the group benefits. Gathering of people where the individual benefits. Growing own food end of nomadic period. Donkeys step on wheat separate seed from stalk. 200 years of this type of theatre. Circle area of celebration for the harvest. Paracles: ruler of the golden age of greece thought play festivals were so important that he made them free. Had special seats for priests: religion was a huge influence on the greeks made sacrifices. Ex: theatre at epidaurus (4th century bce). Farthest person from center: 75 yards away. Center of dancing circle: alter called thymale god of theatre, wine. Wrote about free will vs. fate itself. Tried to look within themselves better democratic life. Greek new comedy: similar to today"s sitcom comdedy. Brought 1st actor out that we have a record of. Wanted to sing/chant, say a verse by himself.
