10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEOPTOLEMUS»
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Neoptolemus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Neoptolemus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The daughter of
Neoptolemus
THE DAUGHTER OF NEOPTOLEMUS is one of the few extensive works on Olympias, the mother of Alexander the Great.
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The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama
Neoptolemus claims (again falsely) that he too has suffered at the hands of
Agamemnon, Menelaus, and Odysseus. Neoptolemus then tells of his father,
Achilles', death—of which Philoctetes was unaware—and of how his father's
guardian, ...
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Honor Thy Gods: Popular Religion in Greek Tragedy
A messenger sympathetic to Neoptolemus concludes his description of these
events with a strong protest against Apollo's role in the murder: The lord who
prophesies to others. who for all human beings decides what is just, did such
things to ...
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Sophocles' Philoctetes and the Great Soul Robbery
See also Philoctetes (Euripides) evolution, social, 35, 114–15, 195–97, 232n6
exodos (Verses 1218–1471), 176; complications in play's structure connected
with use of Helenus' prophecy, 210– 20; Neoptolemus as prophet, 184, 220; ...
Neoptolemus reports the death of big Ajax. He relates that Antilochus, the son of
Nestor, and Patroclus also both died in combat. Next, the son of Achilles
announces that he must set sail soon. When Philoctetes hears this, he implores
that ...
Perry L. Westmoreland, 2007
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No Regrets: Remorse in Classical Antiquity
resolution of the plot, in which Odysseus and Neoptolemus have the bow but not
Philoctetes, nor the second, in which Neoptolemus and Philoctetes have each
other, but nothing else, is acceptable. Sophocles spends too many lines outlining
...
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Power in World Politics
Neoptolemus to retrieve archer and bow, and the play opens with their arrival on
the island. Odysseus lives up to his reputation as a trickster; he resorts to soft
words (logoi malthakoi) to persuade Neoptolemus to go along with his scheme to
...
Felix Berenskoetter, M. J. Williams, 2007
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Who's Who in Classical Mythology
Neoptolemus' own prizes were Andromache, Hector's widow, and Helenus, her
brother. He returned safely to Greece. His route was disputed. Some writers said
he sailed to Phthia where Achilles' father Peleus reigned (though according to ...
Michael Grant, John Hazel, 2004
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The Complete Plays of Sophocles (The Seven Plays in English ...
NEOPTOLEMUS. When in obeying thee and all the host— ODYSSEUS. Thou
didst what deed that misbecame thy life? NEOPTOLEMUS. I conquered with
base stratagem and fraud— ODYSSEUS. Whom? What new plan is rising in thy
mind?
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Stories Matter: The Role of Narrative in Medical Ethics
Whereas Neoptolemus is ensnared by reason and argument, he is rehabilitated
principally by his feelings. The first part of the play depicts Neoptolemus's
growing sense of compassion for Philoctetes (often voiced by the chorus), even
as he ...
Rita Charon, Martha Montello, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEOPTOLEMUS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Neoptolemus is used in the context of the following news items.
The Greece I once knew is now just a myth
In Sophocles' play, Neoptolemus seeks out Philoctetes in his wretched cave, where the sick one begs Achilles' son to take him back to Greece. «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
Classics Professor Compares House of Cards Trickster to Odysseus
“Just as Odysseus draws the good and honest Neoptolemus [son of the warrior Achilles] into his schemes in Sophocles' tragedy Philoctetes, we ... «Illinois Wesleyan University, Jul 15»
Where Alexander the Great May Have Been Conceived: Natterings …
What we do know is that Dad, conquering hero Philip II of Macedon, wooed Mum - Olympias, daughter of King Neoptolemus I of Epirus - in this ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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However, during the Trojan War, Menelaus promised her to Neoptolemus, also known as Pyrrhus, son of Achilles. Historical sources disagree ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
The deepest war wound may be the anguish of moral injury
Hidden, he coached a young soldier, Neoptolemus, on how to build rapport with Philoctetes in order to exploit it to get the bow. The twist in the ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
'The Cure at Troy' plays off issues of honor and duty
This message is seen most prominently in Philoctetes' struggle to decide whether or not to accept the help of Neoptolemus to get off the Island ... «Boise State University The Arbiter Online, Apr 15»
"The Cure at Troy"
The cast includes Theatre Arts majors: Evan Stevens as Philoctetes, Cameron Needham as Neoptolemus and David Kepner as Odysseus. «Idaho State Journal, Apr 15»
For Women's History Month – 9 women rulers of the ancient world
Olympias was married to Philip II, newly king of Macedonia, as a political alliance arranged by her father, Neoptolemus, king of Epirus. «Scholars and Rogues, Mar 15»
The Many Faces of Odysseus in Classical Literature
Odysseus convinces Neoptolemus, Achilles' son,that they must employ fraud in order to win the titles of “virtuous” and “wise” (Sophocles, Philoctetes 119). «Student Pulse, Mar 15»
An Identity Crisis for the Amphipolis Tomb
Such was the end of Olympias, who had attained to the highest dignity of the women of her day, having been daughter of Neoptolemus, king of ... «Greek Reporter, Mar 15»
