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A 3 page analysis of the play “Phormio” by Terence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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3 pages (~225 words per page)
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and Terence (Terence (Publius Terentius Afer)). It is often argued that Terence stands equal to Plautus in terms of importance and that where Plautus "plays were robust and broadly
entertaining, Terence stressed characterization, subtlety of expression, and elegant language" (Terence (Publius Terentius Afer)). The following paper analyzes Terences play "Phormio." For example, what period is the play
from? What style of performance or which traditions describe its style? What is the plot? Is that style characteristic of the time? Avoid mere plot description.
Use the plot to talk about how it would have been staged. Use the plot to describe why the plays were written it that form. Phormio by
Terence Terences play was written in 161 B.C. and is from the ancient days of Rome. And, it was produced at the Roman games (Beck). It is essentially based on
another story, an original Greek story that was written by Apollodorus of Carystus (Malty). Terence did not actually produce many plays, and his career was actually quite short, but his
works have stood the test of time and remained incredibly valid and entertaining (Malty). "With its lively action, based on the traditional elements of love, deception and mistaken identity,
the play provides an ideal introduction to the genre of New Comedy. What makes the Phormio unique amongst Terences works is the central importance of the witty and scheming parasite
who gives his name to the play and directs and controls its action throughout, even when absent from the stage" (Malty). The
play makes use of a unique double styled plot wherein we have two men in love and two fathers that are involved in the plot, giving us two perspectives and
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