Motif
protector corrupted into predator-tyrant
protector_corrupted_into_predator_tyrant
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Usurpation and Corrupted Protectors. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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The Republic The Republic / THE REPUBLIC / INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS.; lines 1854-1938 confidence: medium
The earthborn men go out under rulers, pitch camp in a high safe place, sacrifice, set up tents, and are to be soldiers, watchdogs, and guardians rather than shopkeepers; luxury and avarice would make them wolves and tyrants.
The guardians are likened to watchdogs of sheep, but luxury and avarice are said to turn them into wolves and tyrants.
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