The City Dionysia: Comedy Flashcards
1
Q
When did comedy develop and why is this important ?
A
It developed later than tragedy and reflected the greater political freedom present in fifth century Athens
2
Q
What where themes of comedies ?
A
War, politics and social life
3
Q
What would characters in comedies usually do/ have?
A
They would conventionally have reversed roles meaning a slave would be superior to their masters and politicians where mocked
4
Q
What did comedy offer ?
A
Relief from the everyday world of Athena
5
Q
What did comedy allow the playwright to do ?
A
Voice their feelings on contemporary issues within Athens
6
Q
Who is our only source for comedies ?
A
Aristophanes a Greek comedy playwright
