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First, in terms of differences, 'Jocasta' is a modernplay by female writer Ruth Eisenberg. But 'Oedipus Rex' is an ancient play by male writer Sophocles [406 B.C.E.-406 B.C.E.].
Second, 'Jocasta' is written from the point of view of the main character of the same name. But 'Oedipus' is told from the points of view of all the different characters.
Third, 'Jocasta' gives the narrator's opinions on the other characters. But 'Oedipus Rex' leaves the audience to form opinionsfrom what the characters say to each other's faces.
So fourth, the poem fills out background information on the intentions and motivations of the main characters. But 'Oedipus Rex' gives just the information necessary to follow the plot to its tragic end. Much therefore is learned about each of the myth's main characters in 'Jocasta'. But 'Oedipus Rex' leaves the reader with the option of pursuing unanswered questions and raising even more.
Fifth, 'Jocasta' blames Apollo the sun god and Aphrodite the goddess of love for allowing Theban Queen Jocasta and Theban King Oedipus to be blinded to the mother-son incestuous base to their indecent marriage. But 'Oedipus Rex' presents the fulfillment of an anonymous, generally horrific fate by way of a series of bad decisions and reactions seemingly arising out of free will choices.
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Is Oedipus Rex an epic?
No, Oedipus is a tragedy. An epic is a long narrative poem with several characters and subplots. The Iliad and the Odyssey are epics.
How is Oedipus an epic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus is not an epic hero in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term epic describes a long narrative poem that tells of heroic characters and cultural events. The term hero describes an individual who does great deeds, holds great powers and is the main character. The first description fits Theban King Oedipus as the solver of the Sphinx's riddle and King Laius' mysterious murder. But the second description does not fit since the story is told in the dramatic format of a tragic play.
How does Joseph Chamberlain speech differ from Rudyard Kipling's poem?
chamberlain's speech is addressed to a british audience, whereas kipling's poem is addressed to an american audience
What is The effect of the poem Limbo?
the point of this poem is to get the picture of slaves into your head working hard and the only fun they get is to play limbo
Whom is the poem addressed to?
To those who are reading/ attending the play.
What is wrong with Oedipus' answer to the Sphinx's riddle in the poem 'Myth'?
That woman is not necessarily assumed in saying the word man is what is wrong with Oedipus' answer to the Sphinx's riddle in "Myth" by Muriel Rukeyser (December 15, 1913 - February 12, 1980).Specifically, exiled former Theban King Oedipus gropes his way down a road when he recognizes the smell of the Sphinx. He questions her as to why he did not recognize Jocasta as his mother. The Sphinx responds that Oedipus did not have the correct answer when he said man. The conversation shows that Oedipus made mistakes because his thinking was murky and his assumptions were wrong.
Is Oedipus Rex an epic?
No, Oedipus is a tragedy. An epic is a long narrative poem with several characters and subplots. The Iliad and the Odyssey are epics.
What can you infer about the speaker of the poem Jocasta?
The speaker of the poem "Jocasta" likely has a deep sense of regret and sorrow, as the poem is often associated with tragic elements from Greek mythology. They may also be reflecting on themes of fate, free will, and the complexities of family relationships. Overall, the speaker seems to be grappling with the consequences of their actions and the unfolding tragedy in their life.
How is Oedipus an epic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus is not an epic hero in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term epic describes a long narrative poem that tells of heroic characters and cultural events. The term hero describes an individual who does great deeds, holds great powers and is the main character. The first description fits Theban King Oedipus as the solver of the Sphinx's riddle and King Laius' mysterious murder. But the second description does not fit since the story is told in the dramatic format of a tragic play.
Is true about expressing a theme in a poem or play?
Writers can communicate a strong belief through a poem, not a play.
How might a Spanish poem written at the same time differ from the one above?
no
How does Joseph chamberlains differ from Rudyard's Kipling's poem?
chamberlain's speech is addressed to a british audience, whereas kipling's poem is addressed to an american audience
A narrative poem of a play that tells a story is called?
A narrative poem of play that tells a story is called a dramatic monologue.
How does Joseph Chamberlain speech differ from Rudyard Kipling's poem?
chamberlain's speech is addressed to a british audience, whereas kipling's poem is addressed to an american audience
What are some games to play with a girlfriend?
true or dare i play it with my boyfriend Or the finish my poem game.. in this game you and your partner choose a topic to write a poem about, them one partner goes first and write on the poem and the other willl continue the poem until you have a fully developed poem
How are Oedipus in the play 'Oedipus Rex' and Roland in the epic poem 'The Song of Roland' tragic heroes?
That each does great deeds, has great power, and is the main character whose life takes an unfortunate turn is the way in which Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and Roland in "The Song of Roland" are tragic heroes.Specifically, the hero does great deeds, holds great powers, and is the main character around whom all action centers. The hero is tragic when his life takes an unfortunate turn. Both descriptions fit Oedipus and Roland. Oedipus is the savior of Thebes whereas Roland is the savior of the Franks through his sacrifice at Roncevaux. But Oedipus turns into a blind exile whereas Roland dies during his great deed.
To what elements of the Oedipus story does Muriel Rukeyser allude in 'Myth'?
It is to Oedipus' defeat of the Sphinx, incest with his mother, self-mutilation and years in exile that "Myth" by Muriel Rukeyser (December 15, 1913 - February 12, 1960) refers.Specifically, exiled former King Oedipus comes across the Sphinx. Oedipus is described as blind. He mentions his ignorance of his biological mother's identity. He speaks with the Sphinx about his and her way of answering the riddle.
