the underworld/faith in frogs Flashcards
Who was Charon?
Ferryman of Hades
How is Charon + the ferry presented as comedic/unserious?
Charon is almost treating the boat like public transport for the underworld, calling out names of stops
How is Charon’s response to Dionysus asking where he is going comedic?
He bluntly says “to hell”
What is sometimes assumed about the chorus of frogs + the way they sing?
It’s almost like they’re singing prayer chants - Aristophanes could be mocking religious chants
What impression do we get of the underworld when D+X interact w the innkeepers?
The underworld seems suburban w houses + places to stay + work
What do people in the underworld still have to do? What does this show?
They still have to work for their meals
The underworld isn’t like a reward like in other depictions; it’s more like the living
