... sorrow" actually manifests itself around Achilles and symbolically dirties his appearance. This use of metaphor shows a focus on the actual words used to create a compelling artistic performance. Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. We see this association of a new society in Sappho's lyrical poetry, which focuses on the content ... of every word. In Sophocles" Oedipus the King, the audience receives a larger role of participation. The play is literately composed for the mere purpose of performance, which s...

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

... sorrow" actually manifests itself around Achilles and symbolically dirties his appearance. This use of metaphor shows a focus on the actual words used to create a compelling artistic performance. Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. We see this association of a new society in Sappho's lyrical poetry, which focuses on the content ... of every word. In Sophocles" Oedipus the King, the audience receives a larger role of participation. The play is literately composed for the mere purpose of performance, which s...

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