In the play of Oedipus Rex Oedipus character always seems to
be at constant battle with itself. Oedipus strengths also seem to be the same
thing that weakens him. For Oedipus, facts and details are the very things that
make him a good leader. But this is also his biggest down fall, he so obsessed with finding the logic of things that he doesn’t
listen to the warning and pleas of others to make him stop in his quest. I believe that
Oedipus biggest strength is logic and pride but it is also his biggest weakness.
As Oedipus comes closer and closer to the truth his strength mislead him and his
weakness blind him from the very truth. Unfortunately for Oedipus "in life suffering
is inevitable, but wisdom can be gained through it" (Pointers).But is this particular wisdom
something that you would truly want to know.
Janet--I like your idea that Oedipus is in battle with himself! I think you could sharpen your discussion of the way he "sees" and reasons later in the play because he moves from fighting himself to actually embracing himself, his responsibility. . .
ReplyDeleteAs it is this is an almost perfect introductory paragraph--carry on! (and check for run-ons later)
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