... institution became closely linked to the discussions and events that appeared in the Bema, so both building were used to inform and educate the people of Athens. This according to Aristotle was the main goal of the theatre, to create happiness to the audience while educating it - "Learning is a very great pleasure". The theatre also showed the hierarchical status of the ... , they were not allowed to attend meeting in the political assembly or serve as council members, magistrates or generals, this has been stressed by S. Blundell. She argued that "Men in the democratic state were define...

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