Socrates said that the unexamined life is not worth living. One of the ways Athenians examined their lives, particularly religiously, was in the theater.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- What does Greek tragedy reveal about the concept of heroism?
- How does Greek tragedy reflect the playwrights' complex reflections regarding the relationship between gods and humans?
- How did Greek drama differ from modern drama?
- Do we control our destinies?
- Why do we enjoy watching tragedies? What is appealing about watching a person's suffering on the stage?