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Tragedy

  • Early Greek play, based on the forces of fate.

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Pisistratus

  • Greek Ruler, made drama a government sponsored event

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  • Archon: Greek official responsible for organizing Dithyramb Festivals

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Choregus: Greek citizen appointed to pay for Dithyramb Festivals (producer)

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Theatre Criticism

  • Plato Theatre critic, believed theatre was a bad influence on society.

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Aristotle: Theatre critic, believed that theatre was a good influence on society.

Catharsis:

emotional release

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