Short Works · Character
Polus
A character from Plato's Gorgias, referenced in a philosophical argument.
minor
First appearance: the enchiridion
Polus's tie to Oedipus is one of the pressures that moves Short Works—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as an actor who played both King Oedipus and beggar Oedipus equally well, serving as an example of performing well in any role given by the Deity.
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With Oedipus (social): Oedipus and Polus are likely referenced as archetypal or historical figures used in philosophical arguments about fate and suffering. With Epictetus (social): Polus is a character from Plato's…
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- Social
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- Philosophical Figures and Authorities
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Closing
This moment is the emotional and philosophical peak where Epictetus forces the reader into a crisis of choice,…
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- Oedipus
social · ambivalent
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- Epictetus
social · negative
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Polus appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Polus in the enchiridion