Argument in Favor of Oedipus Rex - 1516 Words

â€Å"Argument in Favor† Haseena Khan BS 3rd year Departmen of English Submitted to: Ma’am Fehmina Naz Submitted on: 19th September 2011 Argument in Favor of Oedipus’ Fate Play: Oedipus Rex Writter: Sophocles No one can deny freewill of a person totally, so as fate. But as I m in favor of Oedipus, the protagonist of ancient Greek play â€Å"Oedipus Rex† by Sophocles. I think here in it, fate is more responsible for Oedipus’ end. Many questions were raised against Oedipus in class argument about his character flaws, running from the fate, killing his father, marrying his mother, and insulting prophet etc. Here I would try to answer as much I can. Firstly it is important to mention that, it is the play which had great importance for†¦show more content†¦If the fate is already been cast in iron, then what difference do his characteristics make! Teiresias himself said that whatever is written in fate will be done; Teiresias Well, it will come what will, though I be mute. Oedipus Since come it must, thy duty is to tell me. Teiresias I have no more to say; storm as thou willst, And give the rein to all thy pent-up rage. (341-347) If it is to be asked that why he was so aggressive? He should control his anger! Moreover why he murdered four people, as murder is a sin. So it should be kept in mind that he was already upset by the unexpected prophecy and servants became him angrier by attacking him, also he was the same arrogant father’s son, so he should not be blame only. Names from the heroic age were of course often related to the man’s nature or destiny or we can also take it in other way that name effect person’s life. Usually good and meaningful names are considered important because they have some effect on human’s whole life and personality. So we can say that names did their work in this play as well. The name ‘Oedipus’ is derived from a verb â€Å"oida† which means ‘know’ which connects to knowledge and â€Å"pous† means ‘swollen foot’. 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