From what I have read, I have many comments. This truly is a tragedy, to see a man's life fall apart around him. It also points towards a man blind in sin, blaming everything outward before looking towards himself. Not wishing to face one's own demons, so they attempt to paint others around them in a darker light. A futile attempt to forget about themselves and "rise" above the rest. This can be seen as a trend in the world's culture all too often. This was one messed up story. Don't mess with old people in Greek Literature.
P.S. I commented on Daniel's and Ty's posts
I actually felt sympathy for Oedipus. It seemed to me that he could'nt help majority of what happened early in his life, with his father leaving him for dead in fear of being killed hmself. I think if his father had ignored the prophecy given to him in the beginning, Oedipus would have been able to avoid all of the pain and heartbreak in the future.
ReplyDeleteOedipus was certainly blinded by his sin. It seems to me that he should have known the truth that he was guilty well before the time that he saw it.
ReplyDeleteOedipus, while blinded by sin, openly admitted to killing a man. I'm not sure what the ancient Greek response to murder was, but it seemed that Oedipus paid no regard to it. He should have felt guilty, but it seems like he was not.
ReplyDeleteSolid point, his ignorance led to his demise... Also, don't disrespect old people in the Bible either(2 Kings 2:23-25). In a general sense, respect is a big deal, especially when it comes to elders. I love the connection to the Odyssey as well.
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