... and repeated phrases, i.e. "As a purely personal favour". o Real entrepreneur - thinks he can make money out of an informer. * Megarian is a stereotype impersonation of a type of person from a certain place. o Stereotyped for being desperate for food. o Decent guy; last thing he can do is sell daughters to help the rest of the family. Topical Allusions & Aristophanes' Agenda * 7 years of war... you think people would come running for any mention of peace (AA). o An example of Aristophanes' views shown through the characters, in this case the hero of the play. * Dikaiopolis idealizes the country and the city is criticized. o This is a way of showing that war is making Athens miss out on the 'good' life. * Amphitheos, the first character trying to make peace, is thrown out - Aristophanes is criticizing Athens' attitude to those who want to make peace. * Guard duty on the battlements ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now