Oedipus Journal Analysis
Oedipus Journal
Setting:
When and where does the story take place?
The play occurs several years after Oedipus had become king of Thebes—mythical city that shares some resemblance of Athens at the time Sophocles wrote the play. The plays’ set is Oedipus royal place and the timeline can be estimated around the year 429 B.C.E. Characterization:
Who are the main characters of the story?
The main characters in the story are Oedipus, his wife Jokasta, and Tiresias—blind prophet who told Oedipus the truth about his past.
Who is/are the protagonist and antagonist?
The protagonist in the story is Oedipus, son of Laios and Jokasta. He was thought to be dead after his parents send him away to die at Mount Kithaeron. Destiny brought him back to Thebes, …show more content…
The climax occurs when Oedipus confirms that it was him who killed his dad and therefore the reason for all his people’s troubles.
What is the resolution of the conflict?
Oedipus remains true to his promise to solve his people predicaments and punishes himself.
Theme:
What is/are the main idea(s) in the story?
There is no worst blind than the one that does not want to see.
Destiny is a b… (I don’t mean to curse, but I think Oedipus probably thought about it)
What do you learn from the story?
Reading this story allowed me reflect about life as a whole. Thoughts that came to mind were our purpose in life and our actions when things go wrong or when facing adversity. Something similar happened when I read the story of Job. This time however, I pondered about how much control we have over our lives and if we truly are responsible for our actions. Although, my position still is as before, guided mostly by my faith, I couldn’t stop thinking about a few things. Imagine a world where an unalterable destiny rules everything we do, nothing will ever be our fault. Was Judas guilty of betraying Jesus or was it by design?
I really enjoyed reading Oedipus. I hope to one day have the opportunity to experience it a live theatre. At
Setting:
When and where does the story take place?
The play occurs several years after Oedipus had become king of Thebes—mythical city that shares some resemblance of Athens at the time Sophocles wrote the play. The plays’ set is Oedipus royal place and the timeline can be estimated around the year 429 B.C.E. Characterization:
Who are the main characters of the story?
The main characters in the story are Oedipus, his wife Jokasta, and Tiresias—blind prophet who told Oedipus the truth about his past.
Who is/are the protagonist and antagonist?
The protagonist in the story is Oedipus, son of Laios and Jokasta. He was thought to be dead after his parents send him away to die at Mount Kithaeron. Destiny brought him back to Thebes, …show more content…
The climax occurs when Oedipus confirms that it was him who killed his dad and therefore the reason for all his people’s troubles.
What is the resolution of the conflict?
Oedipus remains true to his promise to solve his people predicaments and punishes himself.
Theme:
What is/are the main idea(s) in the story?
There is no worst blind than the one that does not want to see.
Destiny is a b… (I don’t mean to curse, but I think Oedipus probably thought about it)
What do you learn from the story?
Reading this story allowed me reflect about life as a whole. Thoughts that came to mind were our purpose in life and our actions when things go wrong or when facing adversity. Something similar happened when I read the story of Job. This time however, I pondered about how much control we have over our lives and if we truly are responsible for our actions. Although, my position still is as before, guided mostly by my faith, I couldn’t stop thinking about a few things. Imagine a world where an unalterable destiny rules everything we do, nothing will ever be our fault. Was Judas guilty of betraying Jesus or was it by design?
I really enjoyed reading Oedipus. I hope to one day have the opportunity to experience it a live theatre. At