![]() ![]() It provides a kind of sequel in which Euclio dies abroad and informs a parasite of the hiding place of his treasurer, which the latter is to share with Euclio's son Querolus. Adaptations Another play, seu Aulularia, was at one time ascribed to Plautus but is now believed to be a late 4th-century Latin imitation. Not only does Lyconides’ slave manage to filch Euclio’s beloved gold, but also Euclio’s housemaid Staphyla is shown as intelligent and kind in her attitude toward the unfortunately pregnant Phaedria. Plautus’ frequent theme of clever servants outwitting their supposed superiors finds its place in this play too. Again, Megadorus is eventually shown as sensible and kind-hearted enough to abandon his foolish dream. ![]() She decideds to take her daughter and go on a cruise that is where she learns that having money means that she can do what ever she wants. ![]() She has a hard time adjusting from having nothing to having all that money can buy. The silly business of preparing for the marriage provides much opportunity for satire on the laughable lust of an old man for a young woman, in a clever parallel to Euclio’s lust for his gold. Claire is a struggling single mother, barely making ends meet when she realizes she has just won the lottery. The play also ridicules the ancient bachelor Megadorus for his dream of marrying the nubile and far younger Phaedria. ![]()
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