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Antigone: An Assessment of Sophocles' Greek DramaIn the fifth century, the Greek drama Antigone was written by Sophocles and tells the story of Antigone, a faithful sister to a "traitorous" brother. This essay gives an accurate description of a women's place in Ancient Greek society.
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Justice in Greek DramaDespite their age, the lessons and themes of Greek drama are still relevant today.
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The History of Greek TragedyA look back at the origins of Greek drama in 5th Century BC Athens.
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Origins of Drama: The Greek InfluenceGreek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
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Origins and History of Ancient DramaHow, why, and when did drama find its birth? Who wrote the first play? What was the purpose of drama in its beginning? These and many other questions are answered in this article. A great source of information for drama class homework.
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History of Greek TheaterA brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.
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Theatrical DramaThe fundamentals of drama consist of conflict and imitation...
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China Eyes Greek Riots and Warns that European Crisis Threatens China's Vital Economic InterestsChina has bought European debt and increased trade with Europe. That hasn't solved the European debt crisis though and the Chinese government is not pleased.
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The Ancient Art of DramaWhy do people still see plays when we have hundreds of television channels.
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Universal Values in "Oedipus"Although Oedipus is definitely a powerful example of Classic Greek Drama, it is sometimes forgotten how its messages and themes have the power to transcend generations, it is definitely worth looking at the universal values which flow through Oedipus.
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Tzeni Karezi: Profile on the Greek ActressA spotlight profile on Greek film and stage actress Tzeni Karezi
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Bachelor Pad Series Premiere Quickly Gets Twisted Up in DramaIn 'Bachelor Pad' series premiere,19 past Bachelor/Bachelorette hotties begin to compete for a huge wad of cash. Camera time, random hookups...er..love and crazy drama are spoils to be enjoyed by all. -
Melina Mercouri: A Greek IconA spotlight profile on Greek icon Melina Mercouri
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Drama: The New HysteriaWhat is behind the contemporary usage of the word "drama" with regard to dating and relationships? This article argues that it is a replacement for "hysteria" and has strong misogynistic connotations.
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The Greek Saga, More Life-support from a Desperate Euro NationIn order to rescue one common currency, Euro-zone leaders throw billions and billions Ruros in eventually lost money to a losing cause.
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Aliki Vougiouklaki: Greek Film and Theater ActressA spotlight profile on Greek film and theater actress Aliki Vougiouklaki
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Greek Mythological Lovers in a Dangerous TimeA paper researching the Greek myths as they apply to three categories: infidelity, tragedy, and unrequited love.
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Ancient Greek Societyancient greek society
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Ancient Greek AchievementsGreek Achievments
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Tips for Screenwriters: Learning to Write DramaThe name of the game is screenplay. New screenwriters are budding playwrights, not novelists. Novels belong to the art of literature. Although plays may be literary, drama is a separate art with its own requirements and goals.
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Greek & Elizabethan Cultural Influence on Sophocles & ShakespeareAn essay comparing and contrasting Greek and Elizabethan culture and dramatic tragedy. -
How Greek Life Can Have Negative Impacts on College CampusesGreek life on college campuses have both good and bad results, but it tends to cause more harm than good.
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Greek Theater, Plays Serve as Sources of Greek CultureAn essential part of Greek culture, theater held more significance than mere entertainment or religious ritual. The theater is a window into ancient Greek life. -
Oh, the Drama!Oh, the drama! My daughter left for college four-and-a-half years ago, but the stress and strife of those days still lingers.
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The Roots of Drama: Revealing the Art of Character and NarrativeA guide to expressing universal drives and desires through compelling character and narrative.
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Aristophanes' Lysistrata: A Commentary on the Ancient Greek HumorIn the play Lysistrata by Aristophanes humor is used brilliantly in a variety of ways. The audience will be able to recognize the humor of the sexual undertones that are infused throughout the story as a means of lightening the very grave concept of a civil war.
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The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology - a Series - #6 - ThaliaThe Muse Thalia has her own Facebook page. -
Forget Madea. Remember the DramaUnless crosses line every wall in your house, I've got ten to one odds that you'll find it as difficult to watch as I did.
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Infamous Moms from Greek MythologyWhen you think "mom", you probably don't think along the lines of, say, murder, incest, or cannibalism. Right? Well, the ancient Greeks kind of did. In their myths, anyway. -
Drama During the Medieval Ages and the RenaissanceBoth the medieval age and the Renaissance enjoyed remarkable transformations in lyrical poetry, plays, and dramatic performances, yet each has distinctive characteristics which make it unique from any other.
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The Myth of a Rape: H.D.'s Reimagining Greek Mythology as Feminist StatementMythology reimagined from a feminist point of view.
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Aristotelian Tragedy in Classic and Contemporary DramaAn analysis of whether modern tragedy and classic tragedy are the same animal.
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Black Greek Play 'Crossed' Explores Pledging and Hazing from BGO and Non-Greek PerspectiveIf you were a fan of "Stomp the Yard" but felt like the movie should've talked about more than stepping, this play written by a Chicago writer does just that. It came out last year and I recommend an encore. -
America's Penchant for DramaIf we could revive gladiating, would you watch?
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A Dramatic Interpretation of the Wild-Monkey IncidentHere, I use the incident of the wild monkey that attacked his owner to bring out the basic tenets of Greek drama.
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Oedipus: King or Idiot? Analysis of an Ancient CharacterOedipus often gets sympathy from the masses of people who enjoy the Greek drama Oedipus the King by Sophocles, but here is another view that shows the control he has over his own decisions and how his fate is his own fault.
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under $25 at Amazon BooksLast minute Christmas gifts under $25 can be ordered fast from Amazon books. All these Christmas gift books are more valuable than expensive electronics. They include novels, drama, poetry, Buddhism and humor. -
Jean Anouilh's Antigone: Modern Tragedy DefinedAn analysis of how Jean Anouillh's Antigone pulls the concept of Greek tragedy firmly into the 20th century by replacing the power of gods with the power of the state.
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The Elizabethan Age: London, Arts, StagecraftLondon in the later sixteenth century was a thriving and turbulent city with a population of 300,000. Read more about drama in Shakespeare's day in this article.
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Important Quotes from "Oedipus the King"The story of Oedipus is one of the most analyzed and often looked at pieces of Greek Drama. This article explores some of the most important quotes from the play and what they mean with regards to the world of literature as a whole.
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