Why would the members of the senate be granted the seats most near the stage?
a.
these seats were the most expensive, and the senate members could afford the high price.
c.
they were members of the upper-class of society, and were given privileges at social events such as theatre.
b.
the senators often participated in the festivals surrounding the drama, and so had to sit close to the stage.
d.
the senators would be protected from the mob of people in the amphitheater in the event of an uprising.