CLA219H1 Lecture Notes - Lysistrata, Lemnos, Lysimache

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Satirical comment (direct attacks of prominent politicians) ways to end the peloponnesian war; this is the old comedy of athens. A comedic suggestion of how to end the war and its" outcomes. Gynaecocracy a rule by women: so this suggestion is that women take over and rule athens; Proboulos: an older, well regarded man (413: they make a council to debate shiz before it gets to the general assembly. ) A 400 person oligarchic committee (410 they gave that idea up) Comedic idea: women are on sex strike until they get what they want. It"s difficult the women want sex too! Relating to article: colombian gangsters face sex ban the ban of crossed legs . Wench war-fare , the only bush i trust is my own , come and get a peace of me ! Performed in 411 (same time as his other play based of the demeter fall 3 day festival women vs.

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