What does Dikaiopolis do in "The Acharnians"?
Invents democracy
Plants a vineyard
Makes a private peace
Starts a rebellion
Answer
In "The Acharnians," Dikaiopolis, weary of the ongoing Peloponnesian War, takes matters into his own hands. Defying the wishes of his fellow Athenians, he negotiates a private peace treaty with the Spartans, allowing him to trade and live in peace. Through his bold and unconventional actions, Dikaiopolis highlights the absurdity of war and the power of individual agency to challenge the status quo.
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