HUMA 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Sophocles, Major Crimes, Oedipus The King
6 Mar 2018
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Formal feature is that there is a pivotal scene of a running messenger who comes in to proclaim something awful. Presented at the festival in trilogies; three poets presented three plays each, along with a. Myth is raw material traditionally told stories from generation to generation. Athenian tragedy is very speci c expression of mythic stories. Creon brings the rst piece of new knowledge oedipus insists that it be made public one of oedipus" main problems is that he does this all on display and sets himself up as a public. Gure of impeccable morality always wants to display his expertise, leadership and expert command all happening in the public news that laius" killer is still about. Makes a bold claim stating that he will drive out the killer once again, trying to demonstrate his superiority. Oedipus thinks the case must be solved primarily for self-preservation last tyrant was murdered, therefore, makes a strong pledge.
