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LNM1 Ch 1-3 Review: Exploring Roman Comedy

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Question 1

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Why did ordinary Romans especially enjoy the festivals of Megalensia and Lūdī Rōmānī?

Question 2

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Describe the adaptations Plautus made to the Greek comedies.

Question 3

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Why did twins make for a rich comedic tradition?

Question 4

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In what ways are Terence’s comedies diff erent from those of Plautus?

Question 5

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Explain Terence’s appeal as a “school author”?

Question 6

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The Renaissance saw a “rebirth,” a heightened interest in the art and literature of Greece and Rome. Relate how that affected Terence’s works.