#9. What are your feelings towards Oedipus and Creon as the play ends?
Oedipus unknowingly committed incest and murdered his father. Oedipus was oblivious to his true parentage and therefore, you could argue, completely innocent. However, Oedipus remains the hero because he sticks to his word. He said that no matter who the murderer was, he/she would suffer the same, harsh punishment. When Oedipus learns the truth he asks/commands Creon to exile him and gauges his eyes out. As king, Oedipus could have easily denied the truth and killed anyone who opposed him but instead he punishes himself like he would have anyone else. This ends Oedipus's rule of Thebes, but it shows that Oedipus has the strength and courage to be king. Although Creon denies his plans to overthrow Oedipus and any desire to be king, his fast action after Oedipus is disgraced proves he was lying. Even though Creon may never have overtly tried to seize the throne from Oedipus, his falseness and his readiness in agreeing to exile Oedipus prove his disloyalty. This contrasts Oedipus and Creon. On the outside and through his words, Creon rivals Oedipus but through his actions Creon falls short. Oedipus's ability to follow through with his actions proves he is the eternal hero and better man in the story.
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I think your blog is really good and I definitly agree with how you identify Oedipus. I also see him as an innocent hero. And I like how you compare him to other chracters. Good Job!
Nice blog! I agree with your point on Oedipus still remaining the hero due to his obliviousness. I also like how you point out Creon's falsities that serve as a contrast between Oedipus and Creon. Great work!
Anne,
I completely agree with your analysis of Oedipus and Creon especially when you say, "Oedipus's ability to follow through with his actions proves he is the eternal hero..." Great job on a very well written blog!
Good job! That was an interesting look at the character of Oedipus. It is tempting to simply dismiss him as being a tragic hero with the flaw of being too prideful. However, you point out that there is far more to Oedipus than his tragic flaw. Very nice post!
Anne, I love your perspectives on Oedipus and Creon, and the comparisons! This was a really interesting blog! Great job!
I never looked at Oedipus in that way so I really enjoyed reading your blog. I think the idea that Oedipus deserves the benefit of the doubt is an interesting idea. Furthermore, the fact that he was oblivious to his parentage lends to his occupation as a hero.Good Job!
Very interesting comparison. I think maybe Creon is just doing what he has to, in fact what Oedipus has told him to do, but I do appreciate the thinking that went into your entry.
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