In the Clouds, the Playwright Aristophanes

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the Clouds, the playwright Aristophanes

• A)eulogized Socrates' soaring intellect and pure living.
• B)dramatized the story of Socrates' trial and execution.
• C)lauded Socrates for his positive influence on Athenian youth.
• D)mocked Socrates as a fuzzy-headed, impractical, and ridiculous figure.
• E)accused Socrates of embezzling state funds.

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