The hero’s quest in Sophocles’ Philoctetes

P. J. Finglass

The hero’s quest in Sophocles’ Philoctetes

P. J. Finglass

Department of Classics & Ancient History

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Abstract

The quest for the bow corresponds to the tale model of the hero’s quest, whom Sophocles repeatedly adapts, especially in the final part, in order to place a particular emphasis on some aspects of the story.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	217-224
Number of pages	8
Journal	Prometheus: rivista di studi classici
Volume	32
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 2006

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Sophocles
Philoctetes
bow quest
hero’s quest

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