On Monday, we had day two of small group discussions over Oedipus Rex. I have to admit, though, that I did not like that play very much. It seemed like there was so much going on, but it was hard to handle it all because it seemed so short. Most of group agreed that it could’ve been a little longer. But maybe if we got a chance to actually watch the play, it would probably seem better because the director change alter certain scenes and put additional ones in.
One part I was confused on was why the mother, Jocasta, hung herself. After discussing it with my class mates, I realized that I missed the part when she found out that Oedipus, her husband, is also her son. She killed herself because of shame as well as guilt. I wouldn’t blame her though. I mean, how would feel you found out that you’ve been sleeping with your own son or daughter?
I also wondered why Oedipus blinded himself. One classmate said that he did it so he wouldn’t have to see the mess he has caused. Before he blinded himself, Oedipus was already blind (metaphorically). He did not want to see what trouble he has caused. He only saw what he wanted to see.
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