Monologue

Lysistrata Monologue

From Lysistrata by Aristophanes

female · defiant · 1:12 min

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Well, first as we wash dirty wool so's to cleanse it, so with a pitiless zeal we will scrub Through the whole city for all greasy fellows; burrs too, the parasites, off we will rub. That verminous plague of insensate place-seekers soon between thumb and forefinger we'll crack. All who inside Athens' walls have their dwelling into one great common basket we'll pack. Disenfranchised or citizens, allies or aliens, pell-mell the lot of them in we will squeeze. Till they discover humanity's meaning.... As for disjointed and far colonies, Them you must never from this time imagine as scattered about just like lost hanks of wool. Each portion we'll take and wind in to this centre, inward to Athens each loyalty pull, Till from the vast heap where all's piled together at last can be woven a strong Cloak of State.

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Lysistrata rallies the women of Athens to take a stand against the men by cleansing the city of its corrupt elements, emphasizing unity and strength in their collective action.

30s · determination · power · freedom · identity · unity

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