Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. ... Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. ... In Sophocles" Oedipus the King, the audience receives a larger role of participation. ... Homer is an example of an author who is emerging from an oral tradition, while Sappho and Sophocles show movements toward further literacy. ...

• Word Count: 1357
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. ... Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. ... In Sophocles" Oedipus the King, the audience receives a larger role of participation. ... Homer is an example of an author who is emerging from an oral tradition, while Sappho and Sophocles show movements toward further literacy. ...

• Word Count: 1392
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sophocles was one of the more political playwrights. ... Socrates's play made the audience not only know that they are flawed, but they now can face tomorrow with the knowledge that Sophocles' play has given them. ...

• Word Count: 1005
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The significance of the word hero still gets its roots from the traditional hero, but its meaning has changed to a point where it has become difficult to recognize it, so difficult that some mythologists say a true hero no longer exits. Heroes exist, but they don't symbolize the true hero. A very co...

• Word Count: 839
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School