The Preponderant Lysistrata What was comedy and entertainment like in 411 BC? According to J. F. Johnson, “Lysistrata was produced in 411 B.C. possibly at the Lenaea festival of Athens celebrated in the month roughly equivalent to January” (“Background,” page 1). In the ancient play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, the lead character Lysistrata proves that the men of Sparta and Athens characterize women’s roles and importance in an unjust way. Lysistrata proves women are just as capable as men are when it comes to ending a war, even though the women may do so in a deceitful and unpopular manner. Lysistrata believes the men need some “good