Reflection

Last week in class, we began reading the play Oedipus Rex. I knew nothing of the story, but now I find it very interesting and attention grabbing. At parts I get confused but because the general plot of the story was explained beforehand I am able to figure out what is happening. I am only a few paragraphs in but already I know I am going to like this play. Tragedies are something our society isn't very familiar with because our happy ended books and movies so I am excited to get exposed to something new. I can't help but feel pity for Oedipus as I read about his bad lack. He has no control over his fate and is in a time of helplessness. As the reader, it is painful because I know so much more than Oedipus as he continues to make mistakes. I really like that the play is full of so much irony, dramatic and verbal, because it makes it exciting.



In a past Language Arts class we studied similar concepts of Greek mythology when we read The Odyssey. The presence of the Greek gods seem to have a big presence in Greek theater and are very relevant in both The Odyssey and Oedipus Rex. I find Greek gods sometimes confusing because the myths they belong in seem very unrealistic. For the most part, I am very excited to finish the play of Oedipus Rex and discuss the irony in it because that is what interests me most. I am very anxious to continue learning about Oedipus' journey and find out how his misfortunes turn out in the end.