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The Impact of Greek Drama: Tragedy, Comedy, and Societal Reflection

Greek drama, epitomized by the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, profoundly influenced societal perceptions, especially among returning soldiers. Aeschylus's tragedies explore the psychological effects of war, while Sophocles's plays depict individuals responsible for their own misfortunes, leading to family tragedies. Euripides, on the other hand, presents chance events as sources of suffering. Additionally, comedies serve to critique societal flaws, and the sophists introduce new ideas, challenging traditional beliefs and prompting society to rethink its values.

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The Impact of Greek Drama: Tragedy, Comedy, and Societal Reflection

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  1. Greek Drama Aeschylus = Wrote tragedies that effected Soldiers coming back from war.

  2. Sophocles Plays concerning people who cause their own problems and brought Tragedy to themselves and their families

  3. Euripides Tragedies dealing with problems that happened by chance

  4. Comedy Plays written to expose the flaws of their society

  5. The sophists; A new way to think Or A threat to society

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