Daos
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Daos is the central figure in Menander’s ancient Greek comedy "Dyskolos," known as a misanthropic and irritable old man whose behavior drives the play’s conflicts and humor.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
comic character
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fictional character ⓘ theatrical character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | "Dyskolos" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTheme |
misanthropy
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reconciliation ⓘ social harmony ⓘ |
| characterArc | undergoes softening of attitude by the end of the play ⓘ |
| contributesTo | humor in "Dyskolos" ⓘ |
| createdBy | Menander NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| drives | conflicts in "Dyskolos" ⓘ |
| hasOccupation | old man (elderly householder) ⓘ |
| hasRelationshipType | hostile toward other characters ⓘ |
| hasRole | central figure in the play "Dyskolos" ⓘ |
| hasTrait |
antisocial
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bad-tempered ⓘ irritable ⓘ misanthropic ⓘ |
| isFromLiteraryTradition | ancient Greek comedy ⓘ |
| isFromWorkOfGenre | New Comedy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| medium | stage drama ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
comic foil
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source of obstacles for other characters ⓘ |
| timeOfCreation | 4th century BCE ⓘ |
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