Lysistrata

How does Aristophanes reinforce ancient Greek stereotypes about women? How does he challenge them?

How does the staging of Lysistrata map onto the actual topography of Athens? What special significance might the play have had for an Athenian audience?

Scholars still debate if women attended ancient dramatic performances. If women were in the audience, how would this affect Lysistrata’s potential to be read as a “feminist” play?