1. The Grouch by the Greek Playwright, Menander
The leading playwright of old Comedy was Aristophanes and in Old comedy the principal role was played by the chorus, it had flexible casts and the main point of the plays were to poke fun at contemporary society, politics, and culture. ... He only acts like one, and only for a brief testing period;" (Rosivich 133). The key words spoken by Rosivach in this article is "testing period." Instead of seeing this as an opportunity to gain the blessing of the father it became a test to swindle him into offering his approval. ... Finally, the treatment of women ties in with the emotion o...
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- Grade Level: High School