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πότερα δὴ seems clearly right (see cr. n.): the “δή” gives indignant emphasis. δὲ is also possible (cp. 917); but it is weaker, and gives a less good rhythm. For πότερα in a simple question (like Lat. an), cp. O. C. 333.

κερτομῶν, of bitter jest; cp. Ant. 956 n.


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    • Sophocles, Antigone, 956
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    • Sophocles, Philoctetes, 917
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