en's reactions as they fight to sign the peace treaty so they can return home with their wives and end the oath. Lysistrata turns a fatuous idea into a reality. During the long and destructive Peloponnesian War thousands of men died for no reason. The women of Greece in Lysistrata make the soldiers realize that the bloodshed is pointless and get them to submit, go home, and enjoy life with their families. However, this is not what happened in reality. Since the majority of citizens did not criticize the war, Aristophanes attempts to transform their attitude by advocating a change. Furthermore, Aristophanes utilizes a variety of irony and satire, modifying the audience's view of the Spartan and Athenian war....
