Greek Plays, like Shakespeare

Shakespeare's work is unlike any other, with regards to writing style, syntax and recurring themes. Whenever a passage is read, in any sort of sense, if the author is strong, then their voice and style should be obvious. Just like it is obvious when a soliloquy from Hamlet is heard- the audience recognizes the style and identifies it as "Shakespearean". In this same fashion, Greek plays have recurring themes and are recognizable as well.

Incest, power, fate and greed are usually prevalent in a typical Greek play. The recognizable features make identifying a play from Grecian times incredibly easy. In Lysistrada, by Aristophanes, the women of the story use the sexual power they have over their husbands to manipulate them into ending the war which is plaguing the people of the cities. Greek literature is like no other kind of writing, it is able to successfully allow readers to understand specific circumstances and character choices. The language is beautiful, and like Shakespeare, a little long-winded at times.

No writer can achieve success if their writings are not distinct, recognizing phrases and sentance structure is imperative. While each particular Greek writer may not be recognizable, the style and the era is, and that is what counts.