Wasps is still very political, but in many ways is more accessible in its subject matter than the earlier works by Aristophanes that we have read. Discussion Prompts Who is the protagonist, Procleon or Contracleon? Why? If you were directing this today, how would you tie the beginning of the play to the end ofContinue reading “Greek Comedy V: Aristophanes’s The Wasps, or Being a Juror is Awesome”
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Greek Comedy IV: Aristophanes’s The Knights, or Demos Abbey
In this episode, we join Aristophanes in making fun of Cleon. This is a very political piece, so the discussion prompts come from an analysis focused on the politics. But, as always, I’m interested in what other thoughts you had. Discussion Prompts What did you think of the Knights? How do you feel it to beContinue reading “Greek Comedy IV: Aristophanes’s The Knights, or Demos Abbey”
Greek Comedy I: Anatomy of a Greek Comedy
Greek comedy, especially Old Comedy, has a unique structure. In this episode we review the parts of an Old Comedy in preparation for reading the complete surviving works of Aristophanes. Comments are open for questions, thoughts, and additional information (please cite!).
Greek Comedy II: Aristophanes Was… Well… He Was.
Aristophanes wrote a lot of topical plays, so it’s useful to have an idea of the man. In this episode, I try… The comments are open for questions, thoughts, and additional information (please cite!).
Greek Comedy III: Aristophanes’s Acharnians, Or Aristophanes is Sick of the War
In this episode, we review the oldest of Old Comedy, The Acharnians. Discussion Prompts How would you adapt this play for an audience today? Would you simply use costuming such as is seen in productions of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in which the title character looks suspiciously like one current world leader or another? Or would you updateContinue reading “Greek Comedy III: Aristophanes’s Acharnians, Or Aristophanes is Sick of the War”
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