BU
On December 7th, the annual Classics Day - a conven-
tion for Latin lovers across Massachusetts to gather
and learn about Ancient Rome - was held at Boston
University. Various workshops ran by students and Latin
teachers were presented for JCLers to choose from,
including (but not limited to) lectures about dramas,
plays, and even the evolution of beekeeping.
The first workshop I attended taught about the connec-
tions between modern day sitcoms and Roman com-
edies, including information about the works of the famous Roman comedian Titus Maccius Plautus. It was really
fascinating to see the similarities present in popular TV shows - such as The Simpsons or I Love Lucy - that were
identified and categorized into certain tropes within ancient comedic works. Many humorous clips were also shown
to further the excitement of those attending. The second workshop I participated in was on recognition scenes in
Greek tragedies, and was a very hands-on and exciting seminar to attend, as the audience was allowed to volunteer
and act out scenes from famous plays such as Iphigenia in Tauris. Being able to read out and dramatize the literature
provided made the class truly immersive, and most definitely lots of fun.
Finally, once the workshops had concluded, a filling and tasty lunch was provided, along with the opportunity to
watch the skit competition held amongst the schools attending. The skits, approximately two minutes long, were
very cleverly planned out and entertaining, including various
props and recent pop references. The friendly
atmosphere and creative acts provided unforget-
table memories of times with friends,
fellow JCLers, and of course, Latin! As a partici-
pant, I thoroughly enjoyed my first
year at the event, and hope to be able to have
equally wonderful experiences in
future Classics Days.
-Nadine Han, Class II
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