Oedipus Rex by Sophocles | Summary & Analysis

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @GarfieldsNeighborNermal
    @GarfieldsNeighborNermal 5 лет назад +1626

    How many of us are here cuz we can't comprehend anything we read

    • @vp4744
      @vp4744 4 года назад +49

      his explanation is no better either

    • @bluefishtutors7656
      @bluefishtutors7656 4 года назад +27

      It's actually much easier to read a plot summary for me. When the orator goes into his squirrel voice, I comprehend nothing

    • @pepsiman9840
      @pepsiman9840 4 года назад +19

      I didn't even read anything to comprehend

    • @maggiescarbrough5778
      @maggiescarbrough5778 4 года назад +7

      i’ve been exposed

    • @sae-mikim9385
      @sae-mikim9385 4 года назад +12

      Nope. I didn't read in the first place so I'm just here purely out of laziness. But aren't we all??? 😏

  • @RockyStonester1
    @RockyStonester1 4 года назад +396

    another symbol left unmentioned was that oedipus gouged out his eyes with his jocasta's (his mother's) brooches. the brooches held up jocastas gown, taking them off would reveal her naked body. Oedipus, who had slept with his mother, uses the same instruments used to unveil his mother's body to him, to incite his own blindness, his own punishment

    • @excellentwriters7748
      @excellentwriters7748 3 года назад +1

      @Wadia Hamed hi

    • @elizakeri18
      @elizakeri18 2 года назад +1

      Dang

    • @alexandrasecarea1380
      @alexandrasecarea1380 2 года назад +10

      If I'm not mistaken, the romans had this ideology which suggested that the ones who die can see each other in the after life, even if they were the shadows of what they once were when they were alive. So Oedipus blinded himself so that he would not have to see his mother in the afterlife.

    • @bars6937
      @bars6937 Год назад +1

      @@alexandrasecarea1380 Oedipus spesifically asks to be exiled, not killed so that he wont go to the afterlife and see his parents. So you are kinda wrong on that one.

    • @tarantula_7u863
      @tarantula_7u863 Год назад +1

      ​@@bars6937Oh? How is the immortal Oedipus doing nowadays?

  • @jerrysav3571
    @jerrysav3571 5 лет назад +561

    test tomorrow...this is what we all do.

  • @glorioustraveler7087
    @glorioustraveler7087 3 года назад +164

    Symbols: 1. Crossroads
    2. Swollen feet.
    Theme:
    1. Self discovery.
    2. Fate vs Free will.
    3. Blindness.
    4. Pride (Hubris).
    Motifs:
    1. Oracle.
    2. Light vs Darkness.

  • @matthewluciani
    @matthewluciani Год назад +27

    One thing I would like to note is that Oedpius in many translations doesn’t kill the sphinx but solve its riddle. As a result, the sphinx dies and kills herself as it collapses.

  • @maggiescarbrough5778
    @maggiescarbrough5778 4 года назад +217

    who else is here for school??

  • @tukamushabajudith352
    @tukamushabajudith352 3 года назад +17

    He is the whole vibe to me, the man of many Wales has helped me through my education journey

  • @heir8095
    @heir8095 5 лет назад +45

    There were a few short cuts in telling the narrative, but the total amount of content/analysis was amazing! These types of videos would be great for other books!

  • @harrysimmons2092
    @harrysimmons2092 4 года назад +148

    Actually, the story goes that the Spinx jumped from a cliff in despair after Oedipus solved the riddle.

    • @gavinstewart9152
      @gavinstewart9152 4 года назад +1

      Wait for real?

    • @James-vu2bf
      @James-vu2bf 4 года назад +22

      @@gavinstewart9152 yeah the Sphinx is used to being the smartest one but oedipus solved his riddle so the Sphinx jumped off a cliff

    • @patriciadiaz3589
      @patriciadiaz3589 3 года назад +1

      Yes! I was also confused about that part

    • @Aro_2002
      @Aro_2002 3 года назад

      @@patriciadiaz3589
      Me too, I didn't know why the writer made it like that but anyway xD why not just make it just yet itself from a cliff

  • @lehopoiss
    @lehopoiss 4 года назад +116

    Hello good luck on the test

  • @leon1201
    @leon1201 4 года назад +54

    why do people say he isint understandable
    i can completly undestand him and his explenation is good

    • @minou21
      @minou21 2 года назад +6

      I thought you were talking about Oedipus, and for a second, there I was a bit worried...

  • @varyaalexandrovich3086
    @varyaalexandrovich3086 3 года назад +10

    This is my favorite channel when it comes to analysis and summary.😘😍

  • @cari3970
    @cari3970 4 года назад +27

    I got an exam in 1 hour... here i go

  • @mujahidraffique
    @mujahidraffique 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'll praise the author of the script and this guy's presentation skills I loved this video keep it up bro

  • @cadenferich6105
    @cadenferich6105 3 года назад +7

    I understand these more than the books itself

  • @stadvin295
    @stadvin295 4 года назад +11

    good luck on the essay they give you an literary devise for irony situational.

  • @davidstark5478
    @davidstark5478 4 года назад +8

    WHEN IM TELLING YOU.....YOU JUST SAVE MY LIFE ON THIS TEST I TOOK

  • @sarahmcintyre6150
    @sarahmcintyre6150 4 месяца назад +2

    I’m here at age 57, wished I’d listened at school!

  • @Shan4224
    @Shan4224 3 месяца назад +8

    Who's watching this 2024? Let's gather here 🤗

  • @azul_metsui1489
    @azul_metsui1489 5 лет назад +16

    Thanks man! You saved me on my ap lit essay! Lol I'm greatful

  • @farslyrics8510
    @farslyrics8510 5 лет назад +9

    Very helpful, thanks Course Hero ❤

  • @cookieluver103
    @cookieluver103 3 года назад +4

    Have a test tomorrow, so I’m watching this. 😄

  • @alonzotabron9200
    @alonzotabron9200 4 месяца назад

    Well written, It is brilliant to have Oedipus, was seperated from his mother at birth, and those circumstances create a situation that would cause him to unknowingly marry his own mother.

  • @shoegazed8172
    @shoegazed8172 4 года назад +5

    What is the Sphinx role in the story though? Besides giving a riddle

    • @kaylenefeiger6901
      @kaylenefeiger6901 4 года назад

      Making Oedipus a hero.

    • @krypticcryptic5752
      @krypticcryptic5752 4 года назад +10

      The Sphinx terrorized the people of Thebes for years. She gave the people of Thebes riddles and whoever couldn’t solve it she would devour (eat) them. Oedipus saved the people of Thebes from the Sphinx by solving her riddle, and because she was outsmarted by oedipus she killed herself and therefore oedipus is known as a hero to the people of Thebes. Because their king had recently passed, (killed unknowingly by oedipus), they ask Oedipus to become their new king and marry the queen of Thebes, Jocasta (later we find out, she is also Oedipus mother). So if the Sphinx never existed, oedipus would never have gotten rid of her and become a hero, motivated by the people of Thebes to become their new king.

    • @kaylenefeiger6901
      @kaylenefeiger6901 4 года назад +3

      It was also quite the distraction for the Theban people, leading them to not seek out the king's slayer to bring justice.

  • @virtuereign8
    @virtuereign8 5 месяцев назад

    Please is this the full story summary?

  • @tukamushabajudith352
    @tukamushabajudith352 3 года назад +4

    You can imagine l have been introduced to this play today ,🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @dollmeupbaby8228
    @dollmeupbaby8228 3 года назад +4

    we have a discussion on this today. lord be with me. 😃

  • @ellagobern1516
    @ellagobern1516 3 года назад +4

    just saved my night, I'm behind on my reading

  • @livygrace3308
    @livygrace3308 2 года назад +7

    that was SO helpful 🙌🏼 Thank you course hero!

  • @veronicakosgei395
    @veronicakosgei395 4 года назад +1

    very useful and nice flow but your speed is very high

  • @BrandonKellyYT
    @BrandonKellyYT 4 года назад +2

    thank you so much for this, really appreciate it!!!

  • @nerminaliyeva5736
    @nerminaliyeva5736 3 года назад +3

    I have final exams after an hour and I'm here

  • @kaitlings9621
    @kaitlings9621 4 года назад +4

    why did my school ban this video

  • @justtala6289
    @justtala6289 5 лет назад +5

    thank you ❤❤ that was pretty useful.

  • @tylergreene4005
    @tylergreene4005 2 года назад +1

    ommgggggg! course hero is myHERo

  • @LiamMcCormick
    @LiamMcCormick 4 года назад +2

    We didn't even read it, we watched the play with everyone dressed all silly. I have no clue what happened, it's 12:33, and I have a test first hour tomorrow.

  • @alykgray
    @alykgray 5 лет назад +16

    i have an impromptu today and i definitely didn’t read this at all

  • @ethanle7615
    @ethanle7615 5 лет назад +2

    Can u do Omeros?

  • @Holmnielsen-
    @Holmnielsen- 3 года назад +1

    This channel does not have enough views!!

  • @nonoshah4470
    @nonoshah4470 5 лет назад +2

    Please do Othello .?

  • @moulibiswas5043
    @moulibiswas5043 5 лет назад +5

    It was really very helpful.....

  • @lordstar_8093
    @lordstar_8093 8 месяцев назад +1

    i love your lisp

  • @carlosalvarez46
    @carlosalvarez46 3 года назад +4

    How is this free lol... thank u so much for the help

  • @brandiphillips5775
    @brandiphillips5775 3 года назад +10

    He could have just avoided marriage and having children

    • @mayowen1611
      @mayowen1611 3 года назад

      😂😂

    • @mrcephalopod
      @mrcephalopod 2 года назад +2

      That's part of the fate vs free will theme though isn't it? Not killing anyone could have helped too

  • @NAYANA1924
    @NAYANA1924 11 месяцев назад

    ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೀರಿಶ್ ಕಾರ್ನಾಡ್ ರವರ ಹಯವದನ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಓದಿ
    Sophocles' Oedipus Rex (greek) available in English
    Very interesting stories

  • @muhammadaleemkibria7910
    @muhammadaleemkibria7910 4 года назад +1

    Very nice video, very helpful

  • @varyaalexandrovich3086
    @varyaalexandrovich3086 3 года назад +2

    Oedipus didn't scape the fate of his parents curse no matter how ~

  • @komalack1054
    @komalack1054 3 года назад +1

    Tqs sir it's very clear and understanding

  • @qaziakashahmad2034
    @qaziakashahmad2034 2 года назад

    Right Out of the World! 💎

  • @GODISGOODBRO
    @GODISGOODBRO 11 месяцев назад +1

    Essay due tonight lol

  • @gracelynharrison9745
    @gracelynharrison9745 7 месяцев назад

    final exam in 30 minutes let’s get it

  • @DohaFayad-p4d
    @DohaFayad-p4d Год назад

    So helpful

  • @alyssahill1275
    @alyssahill1275 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @jeremy2958
    @jeremy2958 3 года назад

    Very helpful!

  • @VanessaReddekopp
    @VanessaReddekopp 2 года назад

    I dont know whats going on

  • @KenL-037
    @KenL-037 Год назад

    hello from HPSC ,

  • @VINCENTKATENGEZA
    @VINCENTKATENGEZA Месяц назад

    I'm having exams on Tuesday,🥳🥳🥳

  • @znkhwn7094
    @znkhwn7094 4 года назад +2

    Main theme is Fate ...

  • @cognitoergosum-gn9iu
    @cognitoergosum-gn9iu Год назад +1

    i think determinism is a coincidence to free will, lets say that you have a choice between a hot dog, and a hamburger, if you choose one, its not the fact that you picked it, because it was a biased decision, but rather, it was a coincidence you picked it up.... idk, ima p[hilopsher whos seen some things.... i know the scererte to the universe.

  • @bucketlisttrek3863
    @bucketlisttrek3863 5 лет назад +4

    Oho...Why every English novel have sexual interference?

  • @jacobbyarlay3420
    @jacobbyarlay3420 3 года назад

    Thank you for saving me from the long-boring reading.

  • @army_of_v2209
    @army_of_v2209 5 месяцев назад

    Its my homework thats why i came.

  • @izabug865
    @izabug865 4 года назад +1

    I have to write about a scene that connected the all the events that happened, anyone wanna help

  • @DuckDuck-u3e
    @DuckDuck-u3e 3 месяца назад

    Rodriguez Christopher Hall Kenneth Brown James

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    @AlbertoGoodger-x7i 4 месяца назад

    Conroy Crossing

  • @isaacstroh6326
    @isaacstroh6326 3 года назад

    helped alot

  • @Aazam66
    @Aazam66 2 года назад

    Respect from india

  • @DeclanLied
    @DeclanLied 4 месяца назад

    76483 Gleason Springs

  • @albertjm
    @albertjm 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so cooked

  • @Reinagm.
    @Reinagm. 9 месяцев назад

    Test tmr for me which me luck

  • @chummy9396
    @chummy9396 3 года назад +1

    2022 moment

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    @RobertAmelia-l3w 4 месяца назад

    61557 O'Connell Glens

  • @marihamalik9070
    @marihamalik9070 3 года назад

    Thanku

  • @zackrubin3575
    @zackrubin3575 7 месяцев назад

    final tomorow... need a 88 for an a

  • @roydonesdavidson836
    @roydonesdavidson836 3 месяца назад

    Smith Carol Lewis Deborah Gonzalez David

  • @OscarPrima-b4y
    @OscarPrima-b4y 4 месяца назад

    Miller Kenneth Martin Kimberly Davis John

  • @melsa2954
    @melsa2954 Год назад

    look at em hands

  • @JuanitaSassman-q7d
    @JuanitaSassman-q7d 4 месяца назад

    Ernser Flats

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    @WildeJoyce 4 месяца назад

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  • @LambMarvin
    @LambMarvin 4 месяца назад

    6478 Isabella Square

  • @shonenenthusiast
    @shonenenthusiast 4 года назад +2

    Yo this dude got the story mad wrong

  • @SilasEgbert-i7s
    @SilasEgbert-i7s 4 месяца назад

    Smith Amy Clark Robert Hall Mark

  • @SilasEgbert-i7s
    @SilasEgbert-i7s 4 месяца назад

    Thompson Timothy Young Kevin Walker Sharon

  • @alishuuu99
    @alishuuu99 2 года назад

    I dont know english

  • @englishliteraturestudies
    @englishliteraturestudies Год назад

    This drama is such a wiered ever.

  • @victorkiprop4516
    @victorkiprop4516 4 года назад

    Who is here because of the exam...msee wa uon come ivi😂😂

  • @camiopida5552
    @camiopida5552 4 года назад

    thank you for existing LMAOOO

  • @LouiseFoster-r1o
    @LouiseFoster-r1o 5 месяцев назад

    Jones Steven Clark Joseph Brown Dorothy

  • @NeedingDucting-u4d
    @NeedingDucting-u4d 4 месяца назад

    Perez Amy Anderson Michael Taylor Helen

  • @StoneZachary-y4k
    @StoneZachary-y4k 4 месяца назад

    Wilson Barbara Lee Donna Taylor Michael

  • @JeffersonHilary
    @JeffersonHilary 5 месяцев назад

    Hall Larry Walker Jessica Gonzalez Donna

  • @crypticii3431
    @crypticii3431 3 года назад

    PTSD

  • @messageofimran
    @messageofimran 5 лет назад +3

    Please speak less slowly

    • @MagnumFocks
      @MagnumFocks 5 лет назад +1

      Imran Hossain r So.. faster?

    • @Nico-ig1mr
      @Nico-ig1mr 5 лет назад +7

      turn up the speed in the gear box

  • @markpollutro2076
    @markpollutro2076 Год назад

    Families in Alabama have similar family trees. 😮😅😂

  • @sr4lifebaby
    @sr4lifebaby 3 года назад

    Sirski

  • @smallknuckles5708
    @smallknuckles5708 5 лет назад +3

    STH PSH THSB SH.
    That's how you speak

  • @nightsoflilith
    @nightsoflilith 2 года назад +1

    stop yelling

  • @jervenantivola1804
    @jervenantivola1804 4 года назад +1

    Thanks man!

  • @KiplingGeorgia-e6p
    @KiplingGeorgia-e6p 4 месяца назад

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