Frogs Political Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
Chorus Parabasis
A
“This city, it often seems to me treats our best and worthiest citizens the way it does our old silver coin.”
2
Q
Heracles mocking a political figure
A
“Well, you were with Cleisthenes.”
3
Q
The ending of the play
A
The climax of the play is an agon, which mimics a typical legal battle.
4
Q
Charon referencing Salamis and saying only people who fought in it are worthy of the underworld
A
“I don’t like slaves. Not unless they fought in that sea battle.”
5
Q
Xanthias swapping roles with Dionysus
A
“Take this slave of mine and torture him.”
