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Why do you think Oedipus is not included by name in the text of the poem? Where else have we seen this in relation to a main character of a poem?
Oedipus does not deserve the wealth and bounty of Athens, he does not belong there, and thus is also left out of the poem. We have seen this in "Leda and the Swan" as well.
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Who would you say is teaching who in the dialogue between the speaker and the Heart in "Owen Aherne"?
The answers will vary here because it is not clear. Students should support their arguments with citations from the text.
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In your opinion what are the most powerful sections of "A Man Young and Old"? Why?
The answers will vary, but...
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