Themes (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Philoctetes' two types of suffering
Philoctetes' two types of suffering
Physical (wound) & emotional (abandonment)
Lemnos isolation symbolises
Lemnos isolation symbolises
Betrayal & abandonment
Odysseus's approach to victory
Odysseus's approach to victory
Pragmatic deception for greater good
Philoctetes' core values
Philoctetes' core values
Loyalty, honesty, revenge, honour
What Neoptolemus chooses
What Neoptolemus chooses
Honour over deception
Main theme: honour vs...
Main theme: honour vs...
Deception
Who abandoned Philoctetes
Who abandoned Philoctetes
Atreidae & Odysseus
Prophecy re: Troy's fall
Prophecy re: Troy's fall
Needs Philoctetes & Heracles' bow
Heracles' role in resolution
Heracles' role in resolution
Deus ex machina (divine intervention)
Philoctetes' heroism shown through
Philoctetes' heroism shown through
Endurance, suffering, loyalty to principles
Odysseus's heroism shown through
Odysseus's heroism shown through
Cunning, pragmatism, focus on collective victory
Neoptolemus's heroism shown through
Neoptolemus's heroism shown through
Moral growth & choosing honour
True heroism lies in (per play)
True heroism lies in (per play)
Integrity & moral choice