OEDIPUS

Oedipus



Oedipus

Introduction

“Oedipus the King”, a tragic play first performed in 429 BC., written by Sophocles. This play was famous for its unique and tragic end. Oedipus is the main character with many flaws, which makes this character a very different person. In fact, Oedipus' character was thought to be related to the famous word “hubris”, which means excessive pride. He is characterized as a very arrogant, ignorant, conceited and an impulsive person (Sophocles, 2002). Oedipus in this sense may be seen as the socio-historical model of the modern western (male) subject. Following are the historiographical problems we face today when trying ...