Putting All Together Head
Using the prompts below, write a paragraph explaining how the poet uses structure and
language to develop a theme. Be sure to introduce the poem, state the theme, and support
your interpretation with specific references to the structure and the language in the text.
Btw this is the “The negro speaks of rivers” poem

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.