Ancient Rome-started 8th century (spans 12 centuries)
Plautus, Terence, Seneca-tragedies
Terence-170-160BC
Native Italian, literary drama, popular entertainment-(100BCE-476CE) Renaissance of popular entertainment
Define spectacle!
types of spectacle:
death and violence
public executions
circuses (chariot racing)
gladiators
political, social issues: Magistrates use public games to gain support in elections
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