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Part 1

• Lysistrata is annoyed that people aren't showing up for her meeting.

• Lysistrata believes women need to take control in order to bring peace.

• Lysistrata has an idea to abstain from all sexual contact with their men until the war is over.

• Lysistrata suggests sealing the oath by drinking from a cup of wine.

Part 2

• A Chorus of Men complains about the behaviors of the women.

• The Male Leader says they will take control of the Temple once more.

• The Men decide to smoke the women out of the temple.

• The Women bring water and end up dousing the flames as well as the aggression of the men.

Part 3

• The Commissioner condemns the Chorus for fighting in the public square.

• The Commissioner believes the conflict is the men's fault as they allowed their women too much freedom.

• The Commissioner threatens to arrest Lysistrata, but she threatens him with...

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