Question

Why does sophocles allude to mythical figures?

A.To make his drama inaccessible for modern audiences

B.To provide more opportunity for music onstage

C.To convey the culture in which the ancient Greeks lived

D.To explain why Oedipus killed his father

Answer 1

C. To convey the culture in which the ancient Greeks lived

Answer 2

Answer:

C. To convey the culture in which the ancient Greeks lived

Explanation:

The tragedy "Antigone" happens in Thebes and contains numerous essential implications. Thebes, Teiresias, Zeus, Aphrodite, and Danae are five explicit Greek references made in "Antigone." These inferences help sort out the play and bind together the drama.  

"Antigone" contains numerous different references to Greek figures and various allusions. Greek folklore is a noteworthy piece of Sophocles' composition. Thebes, Teiresias, Zeus, Aphrodite, and Danae all added to the advancement and ease of the play.