03-04-2023, 07:52 PM
This was interesting. The author puts on readings and performances of Greek Tragedies for audiences who may be dealing with issues raised in the drama. So, Ajax for military people. Prometheus Bound for prison guards, etc. After the performance, they have an open mic ting so people can share their feelings. The audiences are moved by the drama, and seeing themselves reflected in it opens a way into talking about issues for them. He floats the idea that Greek tragedy is/was not a moral lesson, but an emotional experience, and that the catharsis that Aristotle talks about comes from that emotional experience.
Recommended if you have an interest in Greek drama, particularly Sophocles. Perhaps a bit long; it might have been better as a long magazine article in a mag like the New Yorker or the Atlantic - the opening part, focused on Ajax was the strongest.
Recommended if you have an interest in Greek drama, particularly Sophocles. Perhaps a bit long; it might have been better as a long magazine article in a mag like the New Yorker or the Atlantic - the opening part, focused on Ajax was the strongest.
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