Dr. Gaius Baltar as a Tragic Hero and other Greek Theater Conventions in Battlestar Galactica

[kuwdora.livejournal.com]

Hey there. I lurk a lot here, but I've been reading the posts and stuff about everyone's thoughts on the religion and politics and specific ep. discussions on the show. Ron Moore's admitted that he draws upon from Greek and Roman elements for the show, and so I thought to compile an essay of sorts that explains some of my observations about BSG and Greek Theater.

(Dr. Gaius Baltar as a Tragic Hero and other Greek Theater Conventions in Battlestar Galactica)