T) You decide to head for the theater. As you walk, you hear the sounds of laughter, then silence. Then sounds of people gasping in shock and dismay. Then applause. A large amphitheater rises over the hilltop. Several hundred people sit in rows that are curved into a semicircle. Down below, several actors, all male, wear masks and play different roles. You can tell that this play must be a comedy, due to the laughter. Greek drama is famous for its comedies and tragedies. Tragedies focus on a powerful person who meets a terrible ending. The actors are able to be heard, even by the back rows, due to the construction of the theater. You notice the wealthy people passing bread and fruit back to the poorer people, so that everyone has something to eat. Presentations at the theater could sometimes last all day. Each presentation was dedicated to the god Dionysus. He was the god of wine and fun. As you watch the actors, you hope that your quest will not end up being a tragedy.

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