In the 5th Century the Athenian theatre had many social attributes which made it an incredibly important part of society. It reflected the typical cultural norms and values of the social, political and religious functions of the community. As B. Knox argued the "theatre [ ] expressed so clearly and directly the mood and mind of the whole [Athenian] ... life". The city of Athens was designed for speeches to be heard, and there would be continuous speeches about politics, justice and aid, along with other things. It was these types of speeches and actions made within the theatres that educated...

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