Greek Theatre Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Garble
oedipus gains
A
Oedipus gains what he desires most - knowledge
2
Q
Dobbs
pity
A
We feel pity for the fragile state of man + terror for a world who’s laws we don’t understand
3
Q
Goldhill
Oedipus paradox
A
Oedipus is a paradox himself both saviour and monster
4
Q
Fagles
A
Oedipus is his own destroyer
