Based on what we know of the play, oedipus the king, which of the following lines is ironic? oedipus: what feeling brings you to me – fear or desire? oedipus: but when he comes, i'll be a wicked man if i do not act on all the god reveals oedipus: my royal kinsman, child of menoeceus, what message from the god do you bring us? oedipus: as quickly as you can stand up from these altar steps and take your suppliant branches.

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What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .

In this excerpt, romeo’s reaction to light illustrates his tiring work schedule. budding romance. gloomy mood. religious faith.