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War, Scores and the Last Tragedian

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Exploring Greek Tragedies and Divine Expectations

The chapter delves into various Greek plays, analyzing intricate plot details and character motivations. Themes of sacrifice, divine expectations, tragic heroes, and the impact of hubris leading to downfall are thoroughly examined, with a focus on the socio-political context of Athens during the late fifth-century Greece.

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