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Focusing on the final play of Aeschylus' trilogy, the narrative delves into the tragic fate of Oedipus' sons, whose destructive rivalry ultimately protects Thebes. Beyond this plot, the study examines deeper themes such as the connections between language and kinship, the interplay of family and city, and the concepts of self and society. It also investigates Greek perspectives on human development and identity, offering insights that extend well beyond the immediate storyline.
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Under the Sign of the Shield, Froma I. Zeitlin
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Under the Sign of the Shield
- Subtitle
- Semiotics and Aeschylus' Seven Against Thebes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Froma I. Zeitlin
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9780739125892
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on the final play of Aeschylus' trilogy, the narrative delves into the tragic fate of Oedipus' sons, whose destructive rivalry ultimately protects Thebes. Beyond this plot, the study examines deeper themes such as the connections between language and kinship, the interplay of family and city, and the concepts of self and society. It also investigates Greek perspectives on human development and identity, offering insights that extend well beyond the immediate storyline.