Within the 3rd stanza the chorus uses the word �secure� to again create the tone of being impressed of what man has accomplished. The word secure gives a connotation of confidence and safeness that man has felt in this ode, because they are so mighty that they have no reason to fear anything that comes or blocks their path; they will just find an answer or solution to keep going. In contrast the chorus begins to use the word �death� which is the other tone in the ode dealing with man�s limitations. The word death has a connotation of unstoppable and that is what exactly death is, an unstoppable force.
Imagery:
The image that is created by the words �late wind� is a force created by evil. The wind was unexpected and it suddenly hits man and there is nothing man can do about it. It is also referring to the old days because the wind is late and the wind is blowing man�s life away leaving man with no strength.
Detail:
The first detail in the 3rd stanza is the word �deflects� that could mean avoid, or set aside. In the story Creon deflects or ignores the signs from the gods that he is doing the wrong things, but he continues to deflect the signs from above. So the second detail �cannot stand� refers to Creon not being able to stand up to what he has setup himself to happen.
Metaphors:
Some metaphors in the ode included �rapids as air�, �arrows of snow�, �spears of winter� which signify the god�s wrath upon Creon for his mistakes in his decisions.
Syntax:
One syntax that stands out was the ��� which signified a new point of view of the story, and in this case the introduction of the chorus�s tone towards the limitation of man.