The Acharnians [and] the Clouds [and] Lysistrata | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Classical Greek Theatre - A ritual to celebrate Dionysus, its format usually took two forms. Tragic plays would explore moral ambiguities, and comedic plays were rife with political satire.

The Theatre Competition - The event bringing together each of the playwrights to showcase their work.

Athens - This is the cultural hub of Greece and the city in which all the plays take place.

Sparta - This Greek city-state is known for its military and physical refinement.

Double Entendre - This is a turn-of-phrase, or even just a single word, that holds two...
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