Bacchae by Euripides

The first distinguishs of the selected passage translates as that of a chorus, meaning that the passage is intended for a more elegant effect as that of a regular speech delivery. The language of the line is highly descriptive, as it connotes elegance and respect Fair-maidened River Dirke, queen of waters, little girl of Achelous, you who bathed the infant child of god- when Zeus the father pulled him, from undying fire, into his thigh, did you not hear the cry of Zeus? (Woodruff, 520).The figurative and per passwordification use of language is exemplified in the association of the River Dirke per watchwordified as a female figure that possess an ability to turn mortals into Gods. Greek mythology naturally perpetuates an understanding of the different relationships between the Gods and man. The next lines reveal a commanding tone toward the subject, as it directs the character Dithryrambus Go, twice-born Dithyrambus, into my male womb. I now reveal you, with your Bacchic name, t o Thebes (Woodruff, 520).The definition of the character is twice-born in the scope of the story where the God Dionysus is born from the relationship between Zeus the thunder-god and Semele. Zeus, universe an all-powerful God, cannot take any mortal form and thus appeared as a lightning bolt which killed Semele only Zeus managed to rescue his unborn son by stitching the baby into his thigh. The next line continues notwithstanding now, blessed Dirke, you cast me out when I bring wreaths and feasting to your shore. wherefore do you reject me? Why do you run from me?A time will come-I swear by all the joy that you may squeeze from Dionysus grapes-a time when you will pay attention to the Thunderer (Woodruff, 535). The speaker addresses the river Dirke, as that of a personified woman with tones of amazement and spite, mixed with anger. The speaker is inquiring to the nature of his rejection even though his place is highly regarded in the context of his father. The next passage that utilizes a highly-descriptive tone not only to present a intelligence of imagery but also to imply to the reader the emotive impact of the characters Do you see this, son of Zeus, Dionysus?Those who speak for you are bound by force. Come down from Olympus waving your gold faced baton and put down the insults of this deadly man. (Woodruff, 564). The character implies a urging tone toward the God, to punish those who refuse to honour his name. The last lines imply a tone of praise and revernce, as the descriptive mood from the prior passages is further repeated. Also the continuity of the use of metaphorical words is prevalent in the passage as it attempts to differentiate Dionysius characteristic in all of its majesty. You are the blessed place, Pieria.You are awardinged by the god of triumphant cries. He comes to set you dancing in his worship. He will cross swift flowing rivers with his Maenads twirl in their dance-the River Axion and Lydias, father of waters, who give s happiness and wealth to men from the most beautiful flow of water (Woodruff, 575). This line provides an introductory theme toward the succession of the plot, which Dionysius attempts to regain his name. The passage implies an indirect build-up of tension for the remainder of the story that acts as a leeway in building up revenge.Dionysius, filled with anger and spite toward the people who had refused to honor him, prepares himself for revenge. The passage presents a reaffirmation toward the preceding actions and the identification of the glorious stature of Dionysius as a son of Zeus. Arising from prior events wherein the God did not achieve much reverence, the passages now imply his all-encompassing glory, both his placid side (provision of happiness and ecstacsy) and his negative characteristics (Bacchic frenzy). Work Cited Euripedes. The Bacchae. (trans. ) Paul Woodruff. Indianapolis, Ind. Hackett Pub. Co. 1998