The 5th century BCE Greek theater space.

Prompts
Choose 2 of the following short answer prompts:

1. Using one of the plays we have read so far, discuss the elements of the 5th century BCE Greek theater space. How might this play have used those stage elements? What evidence from the play supports this?
2. Using one of the plays we have read so far, discuss Aristotle’s definition of tragedy. Does the play you chose follow this definition? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence from the play.
3. What was the role of the City Dionysia in Greek society during the 5th century BCE?

Choose 1 of the following long answer prompts:
a. We can understand the Greek term dike as both justice AND behaving as someone of their gender/social class/citizenship should behave. Select at least one character from the plays we have read to discuss both meanings of dike. Create an argument that you can support with evidence from the play(s) that demonstrates both understandings of dike in the character(s) you have selected.
b. Using at least one of the plays we have read so far, discuss the theme of revenge. Create an argument that you can support with evidence from the play(s).

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