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Based on the excerpt from lawrence ferlinghetti poem ""to the oracle at delphi ""what does the oracle symbolize

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In the poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," Lawrence Ferlinghetti addresses the mythological figure of ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi, also known as the Sybil. The Sybil had the power to receive prophecy from the gods and pass it to mortals. These prophecies were often cryptic, but they were considered wise guidance.

By addressing a mythological figure, Ferlinghetti connects the concept of the Sybil with the personification of art. He suggests that only art can awaken people from their corporate-induced conformity. By asking for guidance, he also creates the idea of a wiser "Golden Age" of ancient Greece, which he contrasts with the superficial, degraded modern age.

Speak out and shine upon us

the sea-light of Greece

the diamond light of Greece

Ferlinghetti invokes another mythological figure, Europa, who gave her name to the continent of Europe.

I, Americus, the American,

wrought from the dark in my mother long ago,

from the dark of ancient Europa—

By calling Europa his "mother" and referring to himself as "Americus" (the Latin variation of Amerigo, for whom the continent was named), Ferlinghetti suggests he is speaking not only as a poet but also as America. Ferlinghetti is speaking not for the modern, corporate America, but the "Old World" or "true" America of the underprivileged, whose voices often go unheard.

And speak to us in the poet's voice

the voice of the fourth person singular

the voice of the inscrutable future

the voice of the people mixed

with a wild soft laughter—

By using allusions to mythological figures, Ferlinghetti gives greater emphasis and meaning to his poem, which discusses the need for America to reinvent itself.

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1. in creon’s first words to the chorus, what are the “storms” that threatened to destroy the ship of state? polynices’ invation of the city with foreign armies was the “storms” eteocles and polynices decided to switch the crown every year, but after eteocles’ first year decided not to share it with polynices. polynices joined forces with foreign armies to invade the city and tried to take the crown from his brother, where he and eteocles killed each other 2. examine creon’s opening speech. what are his concerns? how does he feel about the city and its citizens? what are his motivations for banning the burial of polyneices? what would drive creon to place the concerns of the collective citizens over those of his family? in creon’s opening speech, his concerns are to count on his citizens to rule. in addition, he wanted to give a clear message by not giving a proper burial to polyneices, if creon gave a proper burial to polyneices his people would think that he was an allied to the foreign forces that invaded the city and threatened the peace of his people. creon placed the concerns of the collective citizens because he has no use for those who put individual concerns over the needs of his people 3. pay attention to creon’s speech at the beginning of the scene. what does creon think someone’s first loyalty should be and what comes second? do you think he is correct under some conditions? do you think he is wrong in some conditions? explain those conditions. creon thinks someone’s first loyalty should be with the concerns of the collective citizens and second comes our individual wants. i think he is correct because true loyalty takes place in the benefits of many not of a few. 4. what news is the sentry reluctant to deliver? the sentry is reluctant to say that polyneices had a burial. 5. who does the chorus suggest might have done this? the chorus suggests that the gods have done that 6. what is creon’s reaction and who does creon think is responsible? creon reacted abruptly and thinks it was a man who bribed his guard to bury polyneices

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