Aristophanes was a comic playwright who
a. dramatized the story of Socrates' trial and execution.
b. lauded Socrates for his positive influence on Athenian youth.
c. lampooned Athenian statesmen and intellectuals.
d. accused Socrates of embezzling state funds.
e. maintained that individuals should shape their character in the way a sculptor shapes a form.
c
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