What is the main idea of this paragraph? a robot's job isn't limited to the terrestrial level, either. even in space, machines such as the r2 humanoid robot at the international space station complete dangerous tasks for astronauts, protecting them from potentially deadly situations. and then, when there are mundane but essential tasks to conduct on the space station, r2 takes care of those, as well, freeing up the astronauts' time for more important responsibilities. thus, in space and on earth, robots manage to create healthier, happier humans.

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.