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The accuracy of “The Clouds” in portraying the political, social, economic and religious life of people in the fifth century BC Athens
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Evaluate the accuracy of "The Clouds" in portraying the political, social, economic and religious life of people in the fifth century BC Athens Greek theatre has always been a significant constituent in the past and present Athenian society. Fifth Century BC Athenian society proposed numerous playwrights in their festivities honouring the god, Dionysus. Amongst the many crowd favourites was a legend to describe him in the least, Aristophanes. His works of satirical comedy are still celebrated and enjoyed today. One such example of his famous satirical works is "The Clouds", written in 423BC. "The Clouds" is about a father, Strepsiades, who is in debt because of his son's expensive horse hobby. Strepsiades tries to convince his son, Pheidippides, to attend the "Thinkery" (a school for sophistry), to learn the art of double talk in the hope of outwitting his creditors in court. However, Pheidippides denies his father's request, so instead Strepsiades decides...
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