Religious Skepticism: Oedipus Tyrannus
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Establishing Oedipus' superiority
- Oedipus's first outburst
- His attempt to place the blame on everyone but himself
- Conclusion
Abstract
The ancient heroes and rulers all had many great qualities that allowed them to rise to such as level, but all were aware that the gods could take it all away in an instant. Therefore, these great men prayed and sacrificed to the divinities and feared their power greatly. However, in Sophocles' "oedipus tyrannus", both the king and his wife show a sense of arrogance concerning the oracles and gods. Even if in the beginning he displays belief in the oracles, by the climax oedipus places himself above such petty soothsayers. While some believe that the gods force you into making choices, Sophocles expresses his belief that even though your future is foretold, it does not prevent a man from taking his own actions. This kind of action was completely out of line for the time and his punishment is severe.
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