Read these lines from beowulf: my own father was well known abroad, a noble battle-leader, ecgtheow by name. he saw many winters before he passed on, old, from our courtyards; every wise counselor throughout the world remembers him well. what best explains why the author includes this information in the rising action? a. to listeners memorize the history b. to show that the son longs for his father c. to emphasize the importance of reputation d. to memorialize lost virtues such as no

"to tell it right, it was through you i found my life and breathed again, and then through you my eyesight failed." this quote is from oedipus the king, explain why it's significant, paying special attention to word choice, figurative language, and the larger themes it reflects.

Which is it? the desert is than the mountains? 1. drier 2. more dry

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.