Oedipus Tyrannus Group at eNotes

Usually in answering questions about classical authors' intentions, the...

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:46:47 PST

Usually in answering questions about classical authors' intentions, the answer is "who knows?". Sophocles didn't leave us any information about precisely why he wanted to write the play - there isn't a foreword to the text by hm that explains what he was trying to do. So all we have to look at is the text. And that comes down to interpretation, which, as you know, can be very different depending on where you stand. What are the...

What was Sophocles' intention in writing "Oedipus Rex"?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:59:45 PST

What issues or questions was he trying to present to the audience of his time?

This question centers mainly on the characters of Oedipus and Teiresias....

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:06:07 PST

This question centers mainly on the characters of Oedipus and Teiresias. Remember, in literature, blindness usually symbolizes lack of knowledge or awareness. In "Oedipus", the symbolism is reversed and ironic. Oedipus is physically able to see (with his eyes), but he is blind to his sin (marrying his mother and killing his father). Teiresias is blind (physically), but is the one who "knows" what is going on and sheds light on Oedipus' sin....

In "Oedipus Tyrannus", what role does sight, eyes and...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:46:36 PST

In "Oedipus Tyrannus", what role does sight, eyes and blindness play in the work? What is their meaning?

I assume you're looking for source material. Your librarian should be...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:42:19 PST

I assume you're looking for source material. Your librarian should be able to help you locate scholarly journal articles and essays on this subject. If your school does not have access to sites like JSTOR or EBSCOhost, you can try a public/state University or community college, as they often offer these services, and their libraries are public.

I need two essays proving Oedipus is innocent in Sophocles play but I...

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:05:57 PST

I need two essays proving Oedipus is innocent in Sophocles play but I cannot find any.

How does tone,voice,and character development within Oedipus develop...

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:39:36 PST

How does tone,voice,and character development within Oedipus develop his ultimate downfall?