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Lysistrata Magistrate Quiz

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What is the primary role of the magistrate in the play Lysistrata?

To provide assistance to women in the city (correct)

To facilitate peace negotiations

To enforce the war laws

To adjudicate disputes among the citizens

How does the magistrate react to the women's actions in Lysistrata?

With confusion and disbelief (correct)

With strict punishment for their rebellion

With a call for military intervention

With admiration for their bravery

What authority does the magistrate possess in Lysistrata?

Legislative powers to create new laws

Enforcement powers to maintain order (correct)

Judicial authority to oversee trials

Executive powers to implement peace treaties

In what way does the magistrate contribute to the play’s conflict?

<p>By representing the opposing view of the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced by the magistrate in Lysistrata?

<p>Maintaining order amidst women's protests</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Magistrate and Lysistrata

The Magistrate is a central figure in the play.
- He represents the authority of the Athenian government and is tasked with maintaining order.
The Magistrate is initially dismissive of the women's actions. He believes their protest will be short-lived.
The Magistrate has the power to enforce the law, including arresting individuals.
The Magistrate's failure to understand and address the women's concerns fuels the humor in the play.
He faces a significant challenge in confronting the women's unified opposition.
- This puts his authority as a leader into question.

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Test your knowledge on the character of the magistrate in Aristophanes' play 'Lysistrata'. This quiz explores the magistrate's authority, reactions to the women's actions, and their role in the overall conflict of the play. Dive deep into the nuances of this critical character and their challenges.