Questions for the Greeks

Alright, time to get some discussion going. Take a look at these two questions and submit your answers to the blog. There's no minimum/maximum length for your answers, but really think about what you're saying. Try to get your answers posted before we finish the Greek unit on Wednesday.

1. Greek drama had a very specific purpose, to lead to catharsis a "vomiting of emotion." What's do you think is the purpose of drama today? Is it just entertainment? Or should it try to accomplish more than that?

2. What things strike you as most unusual about Greek theatre? Have you discovered anything surprising or intriuging about it?

Ian