Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

disguised imitation followed by condemnation

disguised_imitation_followed_by_condemnation

A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Identity Disguises and Concealed Status. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

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1 traditions


greek

  • Phaedrus Phaedrus / PHAEDRUS / INTRODUCTION.; lines 549-637 confidence: medium

    Socrates, partly in jest and irony, takes the disguise of Lysias, improvises a modeled speech, and condemns both speeches while expressing an aspect of truth.

    Socrates is said to take Lysias’ disguise, produce a modeled speech, and then condemn both speeches.

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