How can the current presidential race relate to Ancient Greek theater?
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How can the current presidential race relate to Ancient Greek theater?
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This is an amazing question, I actually went back and read the part on Athens more closely. As Athens became more involved in the political realm and with the emergence of democracy, oral speech became such a characterized aspect of communication. This form of speech was a spectacle in Athens were people would gather and enjoy the theatrical performance of these politicians. In the current presidential race, I’m reminded of Donald Trump specifically and his public outcry for attention. His actions remind me of a performance piece instead serious speeches.