Lysistrata Character Analysis - created from Mind Map

Lysistrata POWERFUL Frustrated VISIONARY separated Opening Scene - ability to command an audience Some masculine, asexual characteristics Independant woman struggling for power in oppressive patriarchal society Refusal to accept her intended status in life Outward delivery of political speeches to audience Not driven by sexual drive thus separated from gender & society

Calonice Ignorance, disinterest & naivety (contrast to Lysis) Never seen fit to Question her purely asthetic role in society (conformist) Sexual: constantly thinking of sex Fickle, easily influenced materialistic

Myrrhine Flustered, constantly seems rushed Awkward, nervous, doubtful

Lampito Spartans in general more liberal; rippling muscles, slit skirts etc Seems to challenge Lysistrata's power Straight talking, rational Definite leader / influential

Stratyllis Strong leader in challenging chorus of old men Impulisve, actions are extreme and unpredictable Stark contrast between violent leadership approach of her to LYSIS

Lysistrata Character Analysis