Who speaks to which gods and what does the connection suggest?
The citizens of Thebes often talked to Apollo, whom is a god that they focused most about for praying and communicating with. They stated that when they are in danger, they would turn to Apollo because he is nearest and they would pray for him. They think that Apollo is easier to communicate with, all of this suggest that the people of Thebes are in a time of need. Turning to whom ever so to get the quickest help possible.
How does Sophocles use metaphors and symbols? What do characters believe about the gods' role in society?
Sophocles uses metaphors in a way that portrays this image of religious gods coming to protect the citizens of the town and they would always watch over them. The characters believe that the gods are like their fathers, the one who sees all. They but their trust in the gods to protect them and help them in the time of need and that whatever happens the gods had already planned it, their destiney.
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