IN LESS THAT 750 WORDS, analyze Aristophanes’ use of humor by explaining how the type of humor that he employed catered to the mental and emotional state of his audience. You will need to read the general introduction in Lysistrata and Other Plays, the introductions to the plays and the translated plays in order to complete this assignment.
Formulate a thesis, present evidence, and suggest a conclusion based on your analysis. Avoid narration. Analyze the subject matter at hand. Include a title that reflects your thesis. You should also avoid outside sources.
Do not use internet sources, such as Wikipedia, as they are likely to be inaccurate or at least contradictory to the sources that we are readings.