The Knights - by Aristophanes

The Knights is a comedy attacking the demagogue Cleon, one of the most powerful politicians in Athens. This play uses allegory and satire to critique demagoguery and political corruption. Aristophanes presents Cleon as a corrupt sausage-seller who manipulates the people for his own gain. The play demonstrates the power of comedy as political commentary and provides insight into Athenian political life during the Peloponnesian War.