Diction In Paethon

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In Phaethon, the author promotes Phaethon’s bravery. As the story begins the author uses diction to describe the climb to the Sun God’s palace. He says, “A mortal dared to approach.”(1) As the story continues the author shows bravery through Phaethon’s actions. The author states, “ Proudly and joyously Phaethon entered the chariot and they were off.”(2) Towards the end the author uses symbolism to show the tone. He puts on Phaethon’s gravestone, “Greatly he failed, but he greatly dared.”(3) Overall the author’s tone of Phaethon’s bravery reinforces the idea that Phaethon may not have been wise but he was very brave.