THE 220 GREEK THEATER AND ADAPTATION

Greek Theater and Contemporary Adaptations This course studies and interprets ancient Greek drama – tragedies and comedies – both in their original context and as they are performed and adapted around the world today. The course focuses on key issues that the plays are concerned with, especially gender conflict, personal and communal identity, human violence, human and divine justice, self-sacrifice, political ambition, the roles of women, slaves, and foreigners. In addition to studying the ancient texts, students will explore the relevance of these plays in our world today and will examine contemporary adaptations and projects based on these plays, especially ones that focus on women, immigrants, refugees, and veterans of war.