The Failure of 'The Clouds' in Ancient Athens

Exploring the reasons behind the initial failure of Aristophanes' play 'The Clouds' in ancient Athens, focusing on the satire of Socrates, sacrilegious content, and audience alienation. The chapter delves into the repercussions of Aristophanes' portrayal of Socrates, leading to his unjust persecution and eventual execution. A comparison between Plato's defense of Socrates in 'The Symposium' and Aristophanes' depiction in 'The Clouds' sheds light on the contrasting views of the philosopher.