In which play does the Chorus consist of old men pretending to be young?
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Clouds
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Answer
In the play "Clouds" by Aristophanes, the Chorus is composed of old men who pretend to be young. This is a satirical portrayal of the Athenian society of the time, as it was believed that the old were out of touch with contemporary ideas and culture. The Chorus serves to provide humorous commentary on the action of the play and to highlight the folly of the main character, Strepsiades.
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