Question

What is the role of the slaves in Plautus’ Pot of Gold?

Answer 1

Answer:

The slaves is Plautus's play The Pot of Gold help drive the plot, provide comic relief, and serve as a voice of wisdom and compassion. Lyconides's slave is the culprit who steals the pot of gold from Euclio. His action, while sneaky and immoral, drives the play's plot to its conclusion.

Answer 2

The role of the slaves in Plautus’ Pot of Gold is as follows:

• The Pot of Gold, a drama by Plautus, depicts two different elements of women's roles in ancient society.
• It demonstrates how fragile and weak women were, particularly in the role of Phaedra, but it also highlights the unofficial authority and influence that women like Eunomia and Straphyla wielded.