DRM100Y1 Lecture Notes - Hamartia, Diplopia, Oedipus Complex
25 Jun 2013
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How drama (specifically greek drama) provides us core of the way of thinking. Arranging action- imitation of action- but also a whole way of using other parts of theatre signifying- what does it matter how. Speaking in riddles. (sphinx riddle- allusion- because oedipus does not know who he is) But oedipus goes in silence, cannot make sense of tiresias" paradox in this scene. They frame the scene, experience we see on stage. Chorus swings at the debate (pg105) first oedipus is boasting. Chorus points out both are speaking in anger, but this isn"t what we need. Solution of riddles, we need to look for that. Mark the stages of action as the play goes on. Action hidden in the language of the play (ex. Threats of physical force, jocasta pointing out oedipus" flinch) body is very important. Oedipus is a polluted man, two most heinous crimes, patricide and incest. Anyone who touches a polluted man is in danger of infection.
