The paper states that the images of Socrates as presented by these Plato and Aristophanes are quite different. The author
states that Socrates' student Plato reflects
admiration for Socrates, but Aristophanes expresses a contrary view similar to the accusers who brought Socrates to trial. The author states that Plato's view of Socrates is as a
follower, but Aristophanes' view is as a social critic.