Video Response

I found the video to be very interesting. When I read the play and imagined how it would have been performed when it originated, I imagined it to be a couple of male actors standing on a hill with a bunch of men watching. After seeing what this stage actually looked like and how beautiful the background and scenic views were, it made the play become less of just the play and dialogue, and more of an experience. I realized how important these plays were to the society, not only to entertain and bring in tourism, but also to teach and discuss debates from different sides of the argument, in whatever ridiculous fashion was necessary. We still see this occurring today, in the form of comedians or artistic pieces that convey a political message in sort of a hidden way. They use sattire to show societal flaws, which is a very clever way of getting people together and thinking about an issue. I liked seeing how much of a community event it was. The community came together to celebrate Dionysis and to reassure their social stature, but left with a different perspective of societal issues, even if they didn't realize it at the time.