Research Paper On Oedipus The King

Throughout the interactive oral regarding Oedipus Rex, the discussion delved into a dissection of Oedipus’ choices and by what means those decisions had a substantial basis. Subsequently, Oedipus’ absurd rationality towards dejecting the prophecy morphed into a more coherent reaction, as his behavior was rooted in the cultural and social values from the ancient Greek era.

Due to Oedipus facing the accusation of marrying his mother and slaughtered his father, Oedipus vehemently denies the accuracy of the prophecy. The majority of Oedipus Rex revolved around Oedipus frantically searching for proof, which hid his desperate denial of the revelation. The majority of Oedipus’ actions ended in a futile attempt, considering the piling evidence against him. From the age of Jocasta, to the murder of a man whom happened to be in the same area the king died, to the rumor that Polybus withheld no blood relation- Oedipus had no justification for the manner in which he conducted himself. Yet, the inexplicable behavior of Oedipus’- blaming Creon, attacking the oracle, threatening the shepherd- all derived from the
The act of self harm appeared to be a dramatization of his mental anguish in a tangible form. Following the interactive oral although, the matter of Oedipus’ perceived embodiment of self-justice entered the conversation. Oedipus inflicted suffering- visceral, sentimental, mental- to pay retribution for his sins. Based on the societal standards of ancient Greece, emotions were evidently displayed to showcase the full extent of an individual’s sentiments, symbolically and physically. In comparison with modern day struggles, it was noted passionate emotions lacked the pertinence in expression; hatred for the self seems internalized, instead of being