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  1. Oct 2022
    1. The moon gives place to darkness as she dips Behind the western mountain; and the tips Of her uplifted horns alone appear, Like two sharp-pointed tusks uplifted clear, Where bathes an elephant in waters cool, Who shows naught else above the jungle pool.6

      This section reminds me of how most people believe Indian theatre text relies on a certain type of physical emotion to convey its meaning, like in the flip (?) video given at the beginning of the module. Very intimate, descriptive, and somewhat chilling.

  2. Sep 2022
    1. Forbear for God's sake, master, ask no more.

      Oedipus's questioning of the Herdsman is was ultimately is the beginning of his demise - the learning of the truth. Especially in Greece, the truth is a powerful tool as well as weapon in the rises and falls of such empires throughout its history. It also reminds me of the phrase "Don't shoot the messenger".