Introduction
Aristophanes, often called the "Father of Comedy," was a playwright in ancient Greece whose works used satire to critique Athenian society, politics, and war. His plays, such as The Clouds, Lysistrata, and The Knights, remain influential in discussions of satire today.
Thesis Statement: Aristophanes used satire not just to critique Athenian democracy and war but to influence public thought on governance, intellectualism, and social norms.