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The document discusses the role of lower-class characters, particularly slaves, in Ancient Roman comedy, highlighting how their exploitation for humor reflects social hierarchies. Playwrights like Plautus and Terence used these characters to critique elite intellect while reinforcing stereotypes, which have persisted in various art forms, including minstrelsy and commedia dell
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- graciazimiah
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- EN