Kinesias

I think it's somewhat clear that Kinesias is used as a prime example in the play for males. First Kinesias is used as the unhappy target of the women's sex strike and is tricked and fooled by his wife Myrrhine. Kinesias proves himself to be an idiot and a poor father and represents the stereotypical dumb male figure. Kinesias only seeks his wife for sex and he is unable to care for his own children and is outwitted by his playful wife. I believe that is what makes Kinesias an important character because of his representation of males.