In the passage listed below, the chorus has just witnessed the argument between Oedipus and Teiresias the prophet. The have heard the prophecy that would ultimately destroy the reputation of Oedipus who is a hero to them. They adore Oedipus as their kind and savior, he solved the riddle of the Sphinx, he is at this time in the text trying to find the murder of the previous king. They cannot deny the accusations made by Teiresias either. This leaves them in a state of confusion and uncertainty. “I am in a flutter of foreboding”. They up until this point have had no reason to doubt the king. They question Teiresias’ wisdom, after all he’s only human. They will stand by their king unless some irrefutable proof is presented. The chorus is in a precarious position. Do they believe the hero or the prophet? Why would Teiresias lie? He was very confident in his accusations and did not want to say them at first. This point in the story is the beginning of the end of Oedipus’ glorious reputation. Line 564 – 594 “The augur has spread confusion, terrible confusion; I do not approve what was said nor can I deny it. I do not know what to say; I am in a flutter of foreboding; I never heard in the present nor past of a quarrel between the sons of Labdacus and Polybus, that I might bring as proof in attacking the popular fame of Oedipus, seeking to take vengeance for undiscovered death in the line of Labdacus. Truly Zeus and Apollo are wise and in human things all knowing; but amongst men there is no distinct judgement, between the prophet and me which of us is right. One man may pass another in wisdom but I would never […]
Daily Archives: February 27, 2023
In the story “Araby”, words I would use to describe the boy is, sensitive, innocent, romantic, and he has a mindset that is very impressive. He’s a young boy who is experiencing feelings for a friends sister and how he is willing to gift her something from the Bazaar. His character affects to what happens in the end because he was coming to a realization that him being “in love” was all in his head, and because he knew it was just a vision of his he was built with anger and was heartbroken. The way he was viewing certain things made him want to believe he was in love with his friends sister. He thought that going to the Bazaar to get a gift would be a romantic and magical place to his wanting. He also couldn’t find something special for the girl which was disappointing to him.
