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Oedipus Rex
by Sophocles
I liked "Oedipus the King" - but not as much as other tragedies - for example, "Antigone" by the same author.
The piece is very well made; the characters are consistent from start to finish; the main character, Oedipus, is very successful, and his journey is fascinating. Moreover, it has an exciting evolution of the play; some stunning pieces are still of excellent quality. "Oedipus King" has the merit of not being boring. Without finding the work transcendent and brilliant, one can, it seems to me, at least have a pleasant time reading it.
However, we must admit that I was not transcended by "Oedipus King"; I only loved her and nothing more. Indeed, if "Oedipus the King" is an exciting piece in many respects, the fact prevents us from fully appreciating it. Indeed, a large part of the play was based on the name of the murderer of Laios. However, very few people today are unaware of this revelation. So when it occurs, it cannot have the same effect on us as it does on the characters. In my opinion, this prevents us from empathizing with the characters, understanding them, and feeling the shock of this revelation, which is the play's high point.
I find "Oedipus the King" exciting but, in certain respects, a victim of its success. This success prevents, in my opinion, the work from having all the interest that the play could claim to have.
The piece is very well made; the characters are consistent from start to finish; the main character, Oedipus, is very successful, and his journey is fascinating. Moreover, it has an exciting evolution of the play; some stunning pieces are still of excellent quality. "Oedipus King" has the merit of not being boring. Without finding the work transcendent and brilliant, one can, it seems to me, at least have a pleasant time reading it.
However, we must admit that I was not transcended by "Oedipus King"; I only loved her and nothing more. Indeed, if "Oedipus the King" is an exciting piece in many respects, the fact prevents us from fully appreciating it. Indeed, a large part of the play was based on the name of the murderer of Laios. However, very few people today are unaware of this revelation. So when it occurs, it cannot have the same effect on us as it does on the characters. In my opinion, this prevents us from empathizing with the characters, understanding them, and feeling the shock of this revelation, which is the play's high point.
I find "Oedipus the King" exciting but, in certain respects, a victim of its success. This success prevents, in my opinion, the work from having all the interest that the play could claim to have.