Lysistrata
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All Themes War and Peace Gender Roles Sexuality and the Battle of the Sexes Rebellion, Patriotism, and the Political Power of Comedy
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All Characters Lysistrata Kleonike Myrrhine The Chorus of Old Women The Chorus of Old Men Commissioner of Public Safety Kinesias Lampito Ismenia The Corinthian girl Peace
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