Change of Mind in Greek TragedyVandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1995 - 286 pages |
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... Adrastus on the failed expedition , Theseus meets his request for help with a stern lecture and an absolute refusal . Adrastus tells the old women they will have to move on , but they raise the stakes instead by supplicating Theseus ...
... Adrastus on the failed expedition , Theseus meets his request for help with a stern lecture and an absolute refusal . Adrastus tells the old women they will have to move on , but they raise the stakes instead by supplicating Theseus ...
Page 101
... Adrastus gives up ) , our impression is that the success of the suppliant plot is assured . The men , on the other hand , remain at loggerheads.98 It is suggestive to recall in this light Aethra's words while she waited for her son ( 40 ...
... Adrastus gives up ) , our impression is that the success of the suppliant plot is assured . The men , on the other hand , remain at loggerheads.98 It is suggestive to recall in this light Aethra's words while she waited for her son ( 40 ...
Page 102
... Adrastus and his mistakes ( cf. 253-5 ) ; when he changes , he becomes a Koλactηc of " the wicked , " namely ( as he now sees it ) the Thebans who prevent burial ( 341 ) .100 Even so , there is nothing in tragedy like Theseus ' decision ...
... Adrastus and his mistakes ( cf. 253-5 ) ; when he changes , he becomes a Koλactηc of " the wicked , " namely ( as he now sees it ) the Thebans who prevent burial ( 341 ) .100 Even so , there is nothing in tragedy like Theseus ' decision ...
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