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What occupations did sophocles hold?
During his lifetime Sophocles was an actor and a playwright. He also was imperial treasurer and was elected general for the Athenian empire twice. He was also a priest and allowed his house to be used for the worship of Asclepius until a temple could be built.
What does the priest symbolize in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Religious belief is what the priest symbolizes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest is the priest of Zeus the chief god. He represents the religious beliefs of the people of Thebes in Zeus and the gods of Mount Olympus. Religious belief requires respect for both the gods and their earthly representative in Thebes, the king.
Was sophocles's a psychiatrist?
No, sophocles was a scientist.
How does Oedipus react to the priest's words in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Practically, proactively and sympathetically is the way that Oedipus reacts to the priest's words in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus tells the priest of Zeus that he already knows about and sympathizes with the sufferings of his people from the effects of the pestilence. Even before meeting with the priest, he takes the immediate, practical, proactive step of contacting the oracle.
Who was Sophocles a student of?
Sophocles was the student of Aeschylus
Was the author of Antigone Sophocles or Anouilh?
Sophocles
How does the priest describe Oedipus as ruler in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is as the wisest of men that the priest describes Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus characterizes Theban King Oedipus as the savior of Thebes. He describes Oedipus as divinely favored in wisdom. He gives an example Oedipus' defeat of the seemingly invincible Sphinx.
How does Oedipus treat the priest in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is helpfully and straightforwardly that Oedipus treats the priest in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest asks for help in ending the pestilence in Thebes. Theban King Oedipus outlines what he can do, such as find out what the Delphic oracle advises. He promises that he will fight the pestilence until he or it ends, whichever comes first.
Who are 3 Greek authors of tragedy?
i'm pretty sure they are Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles
What news does the Oedipus promise the priest in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
The insights of the Delphic oracle is the news that Oedipus promises to the priest in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus learns from the priest of Zeus that Thebans are suffering from a pestilence. Oedipus reassures the priest that he awaits news from his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon. Creon returns any minute with the insights of the Delphic oracle. Oedipus will share any news immediately with the priest.
How to pronounce sophocles?
Sophocles was pronounces Soff-oh-clees
When was Sophocles Alexiou born?
Sophocles Alexiou was born in 1961.
