Oedipus the King Summary As soon as the play opens, Oedipus asks the suppliants the reason of their coming. An aged priest Zeus says that the city is beset by a plague—vines and cattles are dying, women are producing still born infants. As Oedipus once before saved them by killing the dread Sphinx, before he … Read more
The Iliad Questions Answers THE ILIAD 1. Comment on Iliad as an epic. OR Identify and discuss the conventions of the Greek epic with particular reference to Books I and II of the Iliad. The Iliad Questions Answers Ans. An epic is a poem comprising of … Read more
Metamorphosis Pentheus and Bacchus Question and Answer Mark 5 Metamorphosis Pentheus and Bacchus QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS- 5 MARKS How did Bacchus punish the crew? (5) Ans. Initially, Bacchus pleaded before the crew to release him, but when he found that the crew is making fun of him and ultimately wants to harm him, he … Read more
Metamorphosis Philomela procne Tereus Who helped Pandion, the king of Athens, in a war? What did he receive as a reward? Ans. Pandion, the king of Athens, was caught up in a war with the barbarians when Tereus, the king of Thrace, lead him in the defense. Pandion gave Tereus his daughter, Procne, in marriage … Read more
Pyramus and Thisbe notes Pyramus and Thisbe Who were Pyramus and Thisbe? They were the lovers who were mentioned in Book IV of Ovid’s Metamorphosis. Pyramus was a Babylonian youth and Thisbe was his beloved. What did prohibit Pyramus and Thisbe from meeting each other? The families of true lovers … Read more
Pyramus and Thisbe Questions and Answers Pyramus and Thisbe Questions and Answers 1 . Discuss the love episode of Pyramus and Thisbe. The Latin poet Ovid related the tragic story of Pyramus and Thisbe in Book IV. Love episode is an important and significant element in this part. The love episode leads to Pyramus and Thisbe … Read more
