To this day scholars offer a number of different interpretations of Euripides’ The Bacchae. This essay will argue the centrality of ‘sophia’ (wisdom) and its opposite ‘amathia’‚ similar to the interpretation offered by Arrowsmith and Dodds: that the central idea of The Bacchae is that wisdom – possession of humility‚ acceptance and self-knowledge‚ encompassed by the Greek word ‘sophia’ – is the greatest and most necessary quality humanity can possess in the face of godly power. In particular this
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There is a duality of gender in Dionysus; he is a male god but he displays certain feminine traits and there are references to his beauty. The first time Pentheus sees him‚ he comments that his hair is very long; he also says that he does not have a manly figure‚ he could never be a wrestler and that he will cut off Dionysus’ delicate hair. Pentheus is suggesting that Dionysus has a distinctly feminine look and a frail‚ womanly body. The followers he has gathered are all women. There is later irony
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Renaissance Humanism And the Individual’s’ Role in Society Humanism emphasize the importance of the Individual‚ promoted emotions and rational thought partly while rebelling against medieval traditions and views on religion‚ de-emphasizing sacrifice and devotion to prayer and other spiritual matters. Humanist scholars were attracted to classical literature of the Romans and Greeks‚ bringing secularism‚ rhetoric‚ and focus on logic to Europe‚ which is part of why scholars gradually floated away
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The Chesapeake College theater department performed “The Bacchae‚” an ancient greek tragedy‚ during the final two weeks of October. The actors put on a show filled with music‚ dance‚ and death. Overall‚ the talented actors brought life to the early B.C. drama‚ but the antiquated‚ choppy dialogue left the play to only be enjoyed in moments. The few enjoyable moments all had one thing in common‚ humor. The college students incorporated their 21st century comedy into the ancient drama‚ in a way through
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Medea and The Bacchae agitate the definitions of Greek tragedy. They both contain the basic devices of a tragedy: a chorus‚ a flaw‚ a catastrophe‚ and an intervention of fate or free will. However‚ they lack the feeling of moral purpose found in the works of Aeschylus or Sophocles. The senselessly violent endings and ambiguous character development in Medea and The Bacchae are purposeful to the overall theme of confusion. In terms of a theatrical spectacle‚ the uncertainty of what is happening on
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usage of such principles of art is prevalent during the Gothic age‚ transitioning to the Renaissance period. Artist across Europe were influenced by the distinct styles of the two time periods‚ and it is apparent in many sculptures and paintings by famous artists such as Giotto and Michelangelo. The two consecutive art eras‚ are based around religion and the church; many of the paintings and sculptures that are staple pieces of the Gothic age and Renaissance period are either architecture‚ paintings
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both men and women. The style of clothing for men during the Renaissance was more extravagant than it is today. Men during the Renaissance would wear tunics‚ hosen‚ and jerkins. As it still does today‚ clothing was “a sign of the wearer’s wealth” according to paragraph five of Tailoring by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Throughout the American Civil War‚ the clothing style of men was drastically different from the Renaissance fashion. All the while‚ they would wear the more common
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February 2016 Research Paper This is a paper about the technology invented during the time of the Renaissance. It will talk about what inventions were a great success. It will also talk about the main topics of technology during the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a time‚ as the name suggests‚ of rebirth and renewal in Europe. It was a time that put society into a new age of technology. The inventions during this time shaped society and put it to where people would recognize it today. These
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During the Renaissance time period new techniques formed into history of the arts. The Renaissance artists all portrayed abilities that helped each other out during the years of the Renaissances. The great masters of the Renaissance period grew to become known for‚ not only during their time but also in years to come. During their time period they discovered and developed new techniques that helped them become more aware of what can happen. Renaissance period became famous for the all canvas paintings
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Health and Hygiene During the Renaissance Is it important in your life‚ to have good health and hygiene? During the Renaissance‚ health and hygiene weren’t cared for but the experiences from then have helped us made discoveries of medicines and cures for diseases and illnesses which are still common to this day. During the of the Renaissance‚ they didn’t have good health and hygiene because they had very many types of illnesses and not enough medicines and treatments‚ and they also didn’t have proper
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