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Groaning Tears: Ethical and Dramatic Aspects of Suicide in Greek Tragedy

E P Garrison

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Description:"Groaning Tears" examines suicide in Greek tragedy in light of the fifth-century ethical climate. No full-scale work has previously been devoted to this pervasive topic. The particular focus of identifying suicide as a response to the expectations of popular ethics and social demands makes it useful for scholars and students of drama, ethics and sociology. Chapter one establishes the ethical background of audiences in the fifth century while chapters two through five examine suicide in the context of whole plays based on motivational distinctions: to avoid disgrace and preserve an honorable reputation; to avoid further suffering; to end grief; and to sacrifice oneself for a greater good. The final chapter considers a drama of lighter tone that presents suicide in all of its ethical and theatrical aspects.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Groaning Tears: Ethical and Dramatic Aspects of Suicide in Greek Tragedy. To get started finding Groaning Tears: Ethical and Dramatic Aspects of Suicide in Greek Tragedy, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Brill

Release: 1995

ISBN: 9004329528

Description: "Groaning Tears" examines suicide in Greek tragedy in light of the fifth-century ethical climate. No full-scale work has previously been devoted to this pervasive topic. The particular focus of identifying suicide as a response to the expectations of popular ethics and social demands makes it useful for scholars and students of drama, ethics and sociology. Chapter one establishes the ethical background of audiences in the fifth century while chapters two through five examine suicide in the context of whole plays based on motivational distinctions: to avoid disgrace and preserve an honorable reputation; to avoid further suffering; to end grief; and to sacrifice oneself for a greater good. The final chapter considers a drama of lighter tone that presents suicide in all of its ethical and theatrical aspects.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Groaning Tears: Ethical and Dramatic Aspects of Suicide in Greek Tragedy. To get started finding Groaning Tears: Ethical and Dramatic Aspects of Suicide in Greek Tragedy, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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