Lysistrata's Divergence
Lysistrata’s Divergence
Lysistrata is a comedic play written by Aristophanes, the ancient Greek playwright who is well known for his political satire. Lysistrata, was first performed in 411 BCE a time when women were rarely seen and certainly had no political voice. Aristophanes gives life to women in his humorous portrayal of a Lysistrata’s extraordinary mission to end the 20 year long Peloponnesian War. Lysistrata right from the start is a noticeable atypical woman as she is rallying women in the town market place which in that time was never seen. Lysistrata is distinctly different, and separate from, the other women, as she challenges the male authorities throughout and creates civil disobedience.
Lysistrata is a comedic play written by Aristophanes, the ancient Greek playwright who is well known for his political satire. Lysistrata, was first performed in 411 BCE a time when women were rarely seen and certainly had no political voice. Aristophanes gives life to women in his humorous portrayal of a Lysistrata’s extraordinary mission to end the 20 year long Peloponnesian War. Lysistrata right from the start is a noticeable atypical woman as she is rallying women in the town market place which in that time was never seen. Lysistrata is distinctly different, and separate from, the other women, as she challenges the male authorities throughout and creates civil disobedience.