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Christopher F. Hansen's avatar

What's the point of 'fictionalizing' the dialogue in this way instead of simply writing 'Israelis' and 'Palestinians'?

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SolarxPvP's avatar

Because it's fun and thematically appropriate to Greek history.

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Christopher F. Hansen's avatar

There's no Greek history involved, that's my point.

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Joe Potts's avatar

Trying to demonstrate a/the Socratic approach without instantly arousing emotional reactions associated with the present conflict.

A worthy goal, and device.

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Christopher F. Hansen's avatar

Anyone who doesn't literally live under a rock will immediately understand what he's actually referring to.

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