Oedipus cycle6/30/2023 ![]() Also included in Oedipus’ prophecy it is said that the land his body is buried in will be blessed by the gods. The citizens of Colonus go to this place to inform Oedipus that his desire to remain on this land is impossible because it is sacred to the town, but are convinced otherwise when Oedipus tells them of his prophecy. ![]() Oedipus believes this land to be the place where he will remain until his death. From the people of Colonus to Oedipus’ own son and brother-in-law, the people Oedipus interacts with only see his strength and power.Īs the play begins, Oedipus and Antigone stop to rest on a section of land. The theme of blindness is continued from Oedipus rex with the people who interacted with him to be blind at seeing him for who he is. The relationship between blindness and exile is also explored throughout the play through the actions and words of the characters. ![]() ![]() Unlike the first play Oedipus, as well as the other characters, don’t seem important and religious themes are now stressed. As the play progresses his pride returns and shows that he hasn’t truly changed his old ways. ![]()
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