Aristophanes

Ancient Greece brought many important things to modern day society. Democracy, philosophy, science, and sport are just a few of the things amazing things Greece has brought to our modern world. We can also thank our modern understanding of theatre and performance art to the ancient Greeks, as it all began in Attica, Greece. Greek theatre began in Attica, Greece as a celebration of the ancient god of fertility and wine, Dionysus. People would perform cult rituals in Attica, usually that of song…

In the Symposium, a couple of characters discuss the guiding nature of Love: “[We will find wholeness] if Love is our guide and our commander,” says Aristophanes; (Plato 1997, 476) “There is a certain guidance each person needs for his whole life,” says Phaedrus, “if he is to live well; and nothing imparts this guidance…as well as Love;” (Plato 1997, 463). This proves one of the main objections discussed…

The social life of a human being is characterized by social interactions. These social interactions are associated with emotions such as love and hate and are the building blocks for social structure (Anderson, Margaret, Taylor 76). There are several existing theories with respect to the biological and psychoanalytical aspects of love and hate. I will be specifically analyzing theories regarding the psychoanalytical aspect. A couple of interpretations that stand out are Freud, Melanie Klein, Ian…

The first amendment of the US Constitution conveys that congress is prohibited from creating a law that restricts the freedom of speech, religion, press, or the right to petition. According to history.com, “The US Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens”. Though, it is still in the US Constitution today, its become more insignificant when laws are being regulated or put into place. Claire Mullally found…

the extent Greek dramas are a small percentage of what was written during the Golden Age of Greek theatre. The classic age of Greek Drama began around the 5th century BCE with the birth of Aescylus in 525 BCE and continued through the death of Aristophanes death in 385 BCE according to Bedford. For the Greeks, it was a sense of community and citizens would spend entire days at the theatre, especially those who were wealthier. Much like the characters of Fiddler on the Roof, everyone knew who…

crosses, domestic betrayals-the usual comic imbroglios). If not all, then most of these qualities are found in Molière’s works, only to prove the significance of his twelve year apprenticeship. Early examples of farce can be found in the comedies of Aristophanes, Plautus, and Terence. During the fifteenth century, farce became its own genre, originating in France, with such plays as La farce de Maitre Pierre Pathelin dating all the way back to 1470 (www.bartleby.com). Instances of farcical…

of philosophy and rhetoric. Sophists educated the citizens by debating the culture and traditions Athens. They advocated the idea that the norms of a society had to be changed according to a particular situation. Such great ideals can be seen in Aristophanes’ “Clouds” and Plato’s “The Trial and Death of Socrates”. Both Socrates and Pheidippides do not identify with the conventional traditions of Athens. However, even though both use specious argument to support their reasoning, Socrates only…

Lauren Miller Prof. Porter Rhetoric 103A 12 Dec. 2017 More Than “Just Rhetoric”: Today, the term “rhetoric” often carries the connotations of bombast and deceitfulness, but rhetoric, as theorized by many ancient orators, offered a challenge, calling he who practiced the art to higher ethical, moral, and civic responsibilities. Having the freedom and ability to speak was not a license to bend the rules and constructs of society but rather a power to advocate within them. Though a rhetorician can…

Euripides has been considered a misogynist and has been accused of hating women, by various critics and even his contemporary Aristophanes, who blatantly calls Euripides a misogynist in his play ‘Lysistrata’. Euripides utilizes the myth and tragedy of Medea, where originally she would have been considered a villain, where she kills her brother and betrays her father to help Jason, to show the plight of the 5th century Athenian woman. While Medea defied social norms and values of the Athenian…

No discussion of Greek history would be complete without mention of the art of ancient Greece. Its classical Greek art and architecture has left its mark throughout the ages and across the world. Greek art is categorized under three headings; the archaic period, the Classical period, and the Hellenistic period. Some experts would also add a fourth heading: the geometric period, which preceded the archaic style. It is beneficial to understand how classical Greek style evolved and exactly what…