Conflict and comedy. Insults, threats, and slapstick in the plays of Aristophanes
This thesis examines the form and function of insults, threats, and aggressive slapstick in the comedies of Aristophanes. It seeks to fill a gap in our understanding of Aristophanes’ dramatic technique by considering how conflict between characters serves as a vehicle for humour. I begin with a...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/56114/ |