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Lysistrata | Study Guide

Aristophanes

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Overview

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Author

Aristophanes

First Performed

411 BCE

Type

Play

Genre

Satire

About the Title

Lysistrata is the name of the play's protagonist. The name means "disbander of armies," which describes Lysistrata's goal in the play.

Diagrams

Chorus of Old Women Voice of femininity and social cohesion Antagonists Friends Friends Allies Antagonists Spouses Lysistrata Driven, insightful, and charismatic Athenian leader Magistrate Blustering, war-mongering authority figure Cinesias Chauvinistic and desperate man Calonice Mature, lusty woman of Thebes Lampito Lysistrata's steadfast Spartan counterpart Myrrhine Coy, loyal woman; tortures Cinesias by denying him sex Chorus of Old Men Voice of masculinity and tradition Supports cause Undermines cause
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Summary

This study guide and infographic for Aristophanes's Lysistrata offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.

Characters

Lysistrata Myrrhine Cinesias Magistrate Chorus of Old Women Chorus of Old Men

Symbols

Staffs Bowls and Wine The Acropolis

Themes

Determination Femininity versus Masculinity Civil Disobedience
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