Lysistrata knows how hard they are. They live without their family, but they must keep the struggle to end the war. The situation below shows the changes of
Lysistrata’s character. Therefore, Lysistrata can be classified into round and dynamic character.
In order to clarify Lysistrata’s personality traits the writer use theory of characterization. Lysistrata’s personality traits can be explain as follow:
1. Lysistrata has a beautiful face and fine figure
Lysistrata is the hero in the play. She is the major character in this story. Lysistrata is around thirty years old. In the story, her figure is a woman who has
good character, wise person, smart person, and beautiful woman. When we watch the play, the first impression of Lysistrata is a perfect woman.
Her beauty is shown in her physical appearance nevertheless sometimes she doesn’t care about her appearance.
“Never mind my face, kalonike, the way we women behave Really, I don’t blame the men for what they say about us act 4,
scene prologue.”
She also has a good smile on his face. Myrrhine said, “Sorry to be late, Lysistrata. Oh, come, don’t scow so. Say
something You’re sweeter if you just smile…” act 43, scene prologue.
2. Lysistrata is a wise and smart woman
Lysistrata is known as someone who was always tolerant to others condition. She is very sad when she looks women’s condition in Athena. They
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always feel lonely in their daily life. Therefore, Lysistrata thinks how to solve the problem.
“What I have in mind is even more demanding” “Worn down or not, it comes to this. Only we women can save
Greece” act 8 16, scene prologue.
What is Lysistrata said, show that she is a wise and smart people. By her smartness, she tries to solve the problem in her country. Lysistrata thinks that it is
very important for all people in Greece. She wants a change in her country, therefore Lysistrata invites all of women in Greece to fight together for their
country. Before they begin their struggle, Lysistrata invites some women from Athena and Sparta, they are Kalonike, Myrrhine Athena and Lampito Sparta,
to discuss what is the solution for their problem. Lampito :” Which one of you called this high meeting, and why?”
Lampito :” Well, then, tell us: What’s up?” Myrrhine : “ Yes, darling, what is on your mind, after all?” act
60,62, 63, scene prologue
Lysistrata has strong character in this story. She has a big influence for others because of her intelligence. When she has an opinion, she always gives the
strong reason for her opinion. ”It’s your husband. Fathers of your children. Doesn’t it bother you
that they’re always far from you with the Army? I’ll stake my life, not one of you has a man in the house this minute.” act 66, scene
prologue.
“ And not the ghost of a lover to be found Don’t you miss them?? From the very day the war began- those Milesians I could skin
them alive I’ve not seen so much, even, as one of those leather consolation prizes. But there What’s important is : if I’ve found a
way to end the war, are you with me?” act 70, scene prologue.
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From those dialogues above, Lysistrata gives the reason that the women in Greece, including herself feel bother because of the war, they always far from
their husbands and sons. Everyday, their husbands and sons left them in the house and they go to the war, and the women only do their household work, keep their
children. It is very bothering. Therefore, they should struggle to get the better condition. All of them agree with Lysistrata that they should struggle together.
Myrrhine :” I should say so Even if I have to pawn my best dress and drink up the proceeds.” act 71, scene prologue
Kalonike :” Me, too Even if they split me right up the middle, flounder.” act 72, scene prologue.
Lampito :” I’m surely with you. I’d crawl up Taygetos on my knees if that’d bring peace. “ act 73, scene prologue.
As a smart woman, Lysistrata was always brave to take a risk in her decision. Sometimes, her opinion is very controversial and not acceptable by
others. However, Lysistrata does not afraid to face it. Lysistrata :” All right, then; here it is: women Sisters If we really
want our men to make peace, we must be ready to give up – “ act 72, scene prologue.
Myrrhine :” Give up what? Quick, tell us”
act 75, scene prologue
Lysistrata :”But will you?” act 76, scene prologue. Myrrhine:” We will, even if it kills us” act 77, scene prologue.
Lysistrata :” Then we must give up going to bed with our men.” act 78, scene prologue.
Myrrhine :” I couldn’t. No let the war go on.” act 80, scene prologue.
From the text above, it is shown that the women cannot accept her opinion. It is difficult and so hard for them to do Lysistrata’s idea. They do not
know the way Lysistrata thinks. All of them refuse Lysistrata’s idea.
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Lysistrata always has a good idea to explain her opinion to others. In this condition, she explains that they have ability to do it, she promises that everything
will be in good condition. When Kalonike asks to her, “ But if – oh dear – if we give up what you tell us to, will there be
any peace?” act 89, scene prologue.
Lysistrata answers clearly, yes it is and she believes that it is the only one way to end the war. Lysistrata is a woman who always has a firm attitude when she takes
a decision. When she says something, it will be never changing. It is clear that Lysistrata has a strong character in Athenian’s life. She has a big influence in their
life. All the people appreciate her because of her wisdom.
3. Lysistrata is kind person
