I got an A- on the paper, in an honors course. Well written, but needs more about the theater's effect on Greek society.
The History of Greek Theater
Theater and drama in Ancient Greece took form in about 5th century BCE, with the Sopocles, the great writer of tragedy. In his plays and those of the same genre, heroes and the ideals of life were depicted and glorified. It was believed that man should live for honor and fame, his action was courageous and glorious and his life would climax in a great and noble death.
Originally, the hero's recognition was created by selfish behaviors and…
