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The Introduction of Strepsiades and His Debts
Strepsiades, a farmer stuck in a bad marriage and drowning in debts his horse-obsessed son Pheidippides has run up, lies awake panicking about creditors.
The Entrance of Socrates and the Thinkery
Strepsiades arrives at the Thinkery and meets Socrates, who is literally suspended in a basket in the air, claiming he needs to be closer to the heavens to think properly.
Pheidippides Enrolls and the Debate of the Arguments
Strepsiades proves too old and dim to absorb the Thinkery's lessons and gets thrown out. He goes back and pressures Pheidippides into enrolling in his place.
The Education of Pheidippides and Its Consequences
Pheidippides completes his training and comes home transformed. He can now argue any position with ease.
The Burning of the Thinkery
Strepsiades, finally understanding that the Clouds and the Thinkery have ruined him, turns on Socrates and his school.
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