... presentation of his epic poetry, and on the other, to present the performance of the poem as more memorable for the audience. Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. The advent of Greek theatre, for example, can be considered the ... 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 s...

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

... presentation of his epic poetry, and on the other, to present the performance of the poem as more memorable for the audience. Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. The advent of Greek theatre, for example, can be considered the ... 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 s...

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

... Odysseus" destiny, to reunite with his son and his wife, Penelope, who is highest on his ascending scale of philos. As evidence to this claim, we bring in a verse by Sappho: Sappho 16 stanza 1 Some say an army of horsemen. some of footsoldiers, some of ships, is the fairest thing on earth, but I say it is what one loves. What Achilles loved ... ...

• Word Count: 1313
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School