A glimpse of disobedience

one of the most ‘‘shocking’’ aspects of the women’s actions is their disobedience to men. When the men arrive with logs and the intention of burning out the women, they tell the audience that they are shocked that the women they have nourished have turned on the men. In short, the women of Athens are no longer obedient to the men of Athens. Also, the women are willing to trade insults and even to fight, if necessary. This behavior contradicts the expected demeanor of the women and shows their dedication to Lysistrata plan.