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The Selfish Power Of Poseidon's Authority In Euripides '

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From the beginning of the play, Euripides establishes the ultimate and selfish power of the gods. Poseidon’s authority is immediately conveyed in the prologue through Euripides' use of stage directions. Poseidon is positioned higher than Hecuba who is “lying face down and quite still” to represent his disconnection from mortals and his superiority. His power is reinforced through his language and his repetition of the use of the word “I” and his declaration “I am a God” to indicate that he is offended about the situation that Troy is in. Furthermore, Euripides demonstrates Poseidon’s egotistical nature by his decision to desert “famous Troy” because there is nobody to worship and pay respect to the gods. Poseidon's selfishness and his disregard
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