Lysistrata

Lysistrata Written during the war, a time of chaos and crisis in Greece, Aristophanes’ play Lysistrata was an attempt to lighten the atmosphere of the country, and provide humor for the people. In my opinion, the comedy was produced for entertainment value, exaggerating and making fun of the actions of both genders. This piece emphasizes the way women use their sexuality and femininity to get their way, while, at the same time, exemplifying the aggressive, stubbornness of men. In the opening scene, when Lysistrata is explaining her plan to the other women, Aristophanes shows the way females use their femininity and sexuality to gain power. They are going to “sit around all prettied up in flowers and scandalous saffron-yellow gowns, groomed…” I do not think that Lysistrata was, in any way, a threat to the hierarchy of the government because at that time, females were looked upon as merely sex objects, with no political power. This play is written more about the difference in gender and social roles, rather than the political issues. women, words, way, time, sexuality, political, play, men, lysistrata, females, aristophanes, written, while, throughout, think, rather, power, piece, males, government, gender, gain, femininity, describe, control, because, about, wondering, whole, war, wanted, views, value, upper-hand, upon