Essays on Lysistrata

Lysistrata is an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes that was originally performed in 411 BC in classical Athens. It’s a woman’s “comic” account of their mission to end the Peloponnesian War between the Greek states by refusing all the men of any sex as it was conveyed that this was a Greek man’s main desire....

Lysistrata and Eve both play pivotal roles in greek history as well as in the Hebrew Bible. They showcase the power that women have while defying gender roles and protecting those they love the most. In the bible Eve is one of the most well-known characters for her story in Genesis. Whereas Lystrata is known...

During the time era of the late 400’s B.C, gender roles and stereotypes were in full force in Greece. These stereotypes are demonstrated extremely well in Aristophanes’ comedy play Lysistrata. These themes, while less pronounced in our modern era, can still be seen in other forms of media, such as in movies or television shows....