Which is an example of a direct quotation? according to my research, zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire trojan war. greek scholars agree that zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others. dr. w. wharton explains, “zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.” artists usually portray zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.