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Summary Of Oedipus

“There is no man blessed amongst us. All the works of man are
known and every soul is tried,” sings the chorus at the beginning of
Oedipus Rex. After answering the riddle of man, Oedipus becomes the
foremost of living men and takes his turn on the top of the wheel. Oedipus
believes, “it is better to rule over man than over a wasted place; since, a
walled township is nothing if it is empty and has no man within it.” But,
what he does not realize is that very soon he will have fallen to the
bottom. Oedipus believes three people are out to get him: Tiresias, Creon,
and Jocasta. Believing he is blessed, Oedipus does not listen to the words
of those close to him. In doing so, he will be ...

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to.” Only after Oedipus persists does
the prophet say Oedipus is the murderer: “I say that you are the murderer
that you seek.” Tiresias further states that Oedipus is married to his
mother: “You are living with your next of kin in unimagined shame.”
Oedipus, unwilling to turn the mirror on himself, resorts to insulting
Tiresias: “Was it Creon that planned this or you yourself...the riddle
about man is about himself.” A man's fate is his character; at this moment
Oedipus has no character. Oedipus presumes there is a conspiracy plotted
against him. His arrogance and rashness is very apparent in his believing
that everyone is wrong except he (is not). Being so bold, Oedipus calls
Creon to his dwelling: “You are my enemy...do you believe I am stupid?”
asks Oedipus Rex. Oedipus, believing that Creon and Tiresias are
consulting to double-cross him, asks about Creon's reasoning. Creon
appeals to his best friend: “I have all the power and none of the
responsibilities. Everyone ...

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Added: 12/13/2008 04:38:38 PM
Category: Arts
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