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Pisander

Athenian politician, mocked for cowardice.

minor

Also known as Pisander 180, This Pisander

First appearance: the birds

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PIPisthetaerusHYHymenMUMuseCACalliasCLCleonymusPIPisander

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupBreaking pointClimax
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  • Breaking point

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