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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
The best part of teaching this play is watching students figure out who Oedipus really is. I look forward to it every year, and it never disappoints.
Also, this is just an awesome play.
Fall 2012:
It occurred to me this year that I am super-lucky to teach a class where I basically set the curriculum. What this means is that I choose all the literature, and then I only have to choose the stuff I like.
I love this play, even having read it maybe 25 times. It never grows old. It never loses its appeal. It is always interesting and, somehow, always new.
Man. That Sophocles. What a genius.
Also, this is just an awesome play.
Fall 2012:
It occurred to me this year that I am super-lucky to teach a class where I basically set the curriculum. What this means is that I choose all the literature, and then I only have to choose the stuff I like.
I love this play, even having read it maybe 25 times. It never grows old. It never loses its appeal. It is always interesting and, somehow, always new.
Man. That Sophocles. What a genius.
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
What a tragedy. I love this story. I love how Oedipus is a tragic hero. How he is strong enough to make himself suffer, unlike Jocasta who gives up too easily. But Oedipus blinds himself and lives through this, he exiles himself, he makes himself suffer for the things he’s done. Although I appreciate it, I can’t say I’m a fan of this idea. It was a prophecy after all and he’s not the one who’s responsible for all those things. His father, Laius was told about what would happen if he married Jocasta and he did. It’s debatable whether it can be called ‘fate’ or ‘choice’ but the fact that Oedipus is only an innocent victim in this story shouldn’t be debatable. He basically didn’t know. It’s not his fault, or Jocasta’s. Not even the shepherds’ fault. It’s Laius’ own fault. He shouldn’t have married Jocasta or he should’ve take care of Oedipus himself. I like the brutality of the story, though.
przyjemniejsza niż myślałam, nawet ją w całości zrozumiałam #shook
Not a very academic translation, I think, but it seemed to capture the essence of the play. A good introduction.
Oedipus had it coming. If I had received that prophecy it simply would have never ended up coming true.
Terrific!
Quite bland during the first half then a masterpiece in it's later part.
This greek play is a real tragedy, with a capital letter 't'.
While I did know the story (like most people today) the unravelling of the plot at the end was nonetheless intense, violent and absolutely heartbreaking. The writing is excellent : this had me gasping (literally), horrified, tearing up and touched at the same time.
It is also worth noting how Greeks, although living thousands of years ago, were masters in the art of philosophy and existentialism. This play depicts a more cynical outlook on life, happiness and fate that does ring a bit true to the ears even in the 21st century.
What a play!
Quite bland during the first half then a masterpiece in it's later part.
This greek play is a real tragedy, with a capital letter 't'.
While I did know the story (like most people today) the unravelling of the plot at the end was nonetheless intense, violent and absolutely heartbreaking. The writing is excellent : this had me gasping (literally), horrified, tearing up and touched at the same time.
It is also worth noting how Greeks, although living thousands of years ago, were masters in the art of philosophy and existentialism. This play depicts a more cynical outlook on life, happiness and fate that does ring a bit true to the ears even in the 21st century.
What a play!