Greek Plays

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This paper answers two important questions in connection with two different Greek plays. The first part of the paper focuses on the character of Creon, who appeared in the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, while the second part discusses the meaning and significance of the term "gadfly" in the speeches of Socrates. These speeches appeared in Plato's play "Apology" which revolves around the trial of Socrates in the court of Athens.

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"In the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, we notice that the apart from the protagonist, the author has introduced several important characters who have been assigned important roles in the play in order to protect them from getting overshadowed by the presence of Oedipus. In this connection apart from some female characters and priests, the most important role is played by Creon who was the brother-in-law of Oedipus. It is important to mention here that the character of Creon occupies central position in the pay along with the protagonist himself, because he helps in advancing the play and in carrying the story further. Creon is shown to be a humble and innocent man who refuses to think ill of the hero even after he is accused of conspiring against the king. Oedipus believes that Creon wants to kill him in order to take his place as the king of Thebes. But the reality is far different from what Oedipus assumes it to be. Not only Creon is a faithful friend and advisor to the king; he is also a financially very stable person. This is revealed in the end when it is found that Creon possesses one-third share of the kingdom and thus was not power-hungry."

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