Who is Charon?
Charon, in Greek mythology, the son of Erebus and Nyx (Night), whose duty it was to ferry over the Rivers Styx and Acheron those souls of the deceased who had received the rites of burial. In payment he received the coin that was placed in the mouth of the corpse.
How is the contest between Aeschylus and Euripides finally decided?
Contest: Verdict Dionysus proclaims that he is choosing Aeschylus. Euripides is furious, and curses Dionysus. Dionysus uses his own lines back at him, and Euripides exits.7
Do you think that the Frogs is a literary satire?
Actually his famous drama The Frogs is not only a drama but also a social satire. Aristophanes satirises the contemporary social and cultural life of the Athenian people using wit and laughter. Sometimes this satire towards them is so harsh that critics call it as merciless satire .20
Do Frogs play?
We also know little about the function of play in these animals, but as we are just beginning to get a handle on the function of play in mammals, our relative ignorance about fish, frogs, and reptiles is not surprising. So, play, while very prominent in mammals and many birds, is relatively rare in other species.
What type of play is the clouds?
comedy play
What kind of person is Strepsiades?
Strepsiades. An Athenian citizen and harried father, burdened by the debts his son, Pheidippides, has incurred. Strepsiades is the “hero” of the play, but he is not very heroic. He is concerned instead with pursuing his dishonest aim: shirking his debts instead of taking responsibility for them.
What does Sophistically mean?
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of sophists. 2. Apparently sound but really fallacious; specious: sophistic refutations. so·phis′ti·cal·ly adv.
Is sophisticated a compliment?
It is definitely a compliment. It means that you are aware of complex and subtle issues and are capable of understanding them. If I say a person is has a sophisticated knowledge of English, it means they have an understanding of the fine points, not just the basic grammar and vocabulary.
How would you describe a classy person?
: having or showing class: such as. a : elegant, stylish a classy clientele a classy hotel. b : having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior a classy guy a classy gesture. c : admirably skillful and graceful a classy outfielder.
What’s the opposite of classy?
What is the opposite of classy?
| rude | abrupt |
|---|---|
| salacious | tasteless |
| uncomplimentary | unmannered |
| vulgar | curt |
| discourteous | graceless |