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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN COMMUNAL PEACE RESOLUTION:

A CASE STUDY OF ARISTOPHANES’ LYSISTRATA

BY

Chioma Christiana ACHOR (Miss)

ART 0900221

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE

FACULTY OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
BENIN CITY

FEBRUARY, 2014
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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN COMMUNAL PEACE RESOLUTION:

A CASE STUDY OF ARISTOPHANES’ LYSISTRATA

BY

Chioma Christiana ACHOR (Miss)

ART 0900221

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERATURE

FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH AND LITERATURE

FEBRUARY, 2014
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CERTIFICATION

I certify that this study was carried out by Chioma Christiana ACHOR in the

Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, Benin City under

my supervision.

______________________________ ______________________
MRS. E.I. JAMGBADI DATE
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DEDICATION

To the hand that holds the strings,

… to the blood that sustain,

… to the constants sun,

…to knowledge, and

… to the sky that

Will always

Remain BLUE
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My utmost thanks goes to the Almighty God for seeing me through this
programme, for his abundant grace and mercies.

My sincere appreciation goes to my wonderful understanding, helpful

and motherly supervisor, Mrs. E.I. Jamgbadi, whose patience, advice and
encouragement helped me to complete this project.

I also appreciate my irreplaceable parents, Mr and Mrs Achor for their

priceless love and support, for the great impact they made in my life by giving
me education, good moral upbringing for their financial support throughout the
phases of my education and the actualisation of my dream.

I also wish to thank Mr. and Mrs Ihemenandu for their moral and
financial support.

My profound appreciation also goes to all the lecturers in the Department

of English and Literature for all contributions and effort towards making me a
fine finished product, thank you all!

I also appreciate my wonderful and supportive siblings; Mrs Kachi

Iheme, Mr Emeka, Mr Obinna, Mr Amarachukwu and my niece Chisom for
their love, financial support, encouragement and prayers, God bless you all.

Finally, I specially thank my wonderful friends, classmates who have

contributed in one way or the other to my happy stay in the University of Benin.
Worth mentioning are Blessing Obende, Kateh, Felix, Jolly, Tina, and the entire
P.O.P.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page - - - - - - - - - ii
Certification - - - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - v
Table of Content - - - - - - - - vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of Study - - - - - - - 1
1.2 Scope of Study - - - - - - - - 1
1.3 Methodology - - - - - - - 2
1.4 The Life and Works of Aristophanes - - - - 2
1.5 Review of Related Scholarship - - - - - 3
1.6 Thesis Statement - - - - - - - 6

CHAPTER TWO: GENDER ANALYSIS: FEMINISM AND

DISCRIMINATION
2.1 Introduction to the Concept of Feminism - - - - 7
2.2 Male Dominance - - - - - - - 8
2.3 Parental Attitude towards Male and Female Children - - 11
2.4 Societal Attitude towards Females - - - - - 13
2.5 Discrimination as it Affects Women - - - - - 15
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CHAPTER THREE: ROLE OF WOMEN IN REBELLION AND

PEACE RESOLUTION
3.1 Women and Rebellion - - - - - - 18
3.2 Rebellion: As a Tool for Feminine Identity - - - - 20
3.3 Rebellion: As A Means To Draw Attention - - - 22
3.4 Rebellion: As a Means to Achieve Goals - - - - 12
3.5 Rebellion: As a Tool for Peace Resolution - - - 25

CHAPTER FOUR: LITERARY DEVICES USED IN LYSISTRATA

4.1 Satire as a Literary Device in Lysistrata - - - - 29
4.2 Irony as a Literary Device - - - - - - 30
4.3 Farce as a Literary Device - - - - - - 31
4.4 Suspense as a Literary Device - - - - - 32
4.5 Chorus as a Literary Device - - - - - 33
4.6 Hyperbole as a Literary Device - - - - - 34

CHAPTER FIVE
Conclusion - - - - - - - - - 35
Works Cited - - - - - - - - - 36