How do you compare and contrast 'Oedipus Rex' and 'The Gods Are Not To Blame'?

Answer 1

That the one is an adaptation of the other and that one is set in ancient Greece and the other in Nigeria is a way of comparing and contrasting "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) and "The Gods Are Not to Blame" by Ola Rotimi (b. April 23, 1938).

Specifically, "Oedipus Rex" is set in ancient Greece. "The Gods Are Not to Blame" is a modern updating of the ancient story of disgraced Theban King Oedipus. But it is set at an undetermined time in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria.

Answer 2

Well, honey, both 'Oedipus Rex' and 'The Gods Are Not To Blame' are Greek tragedies that explore the themes of fate, prophecy, and the consequences of one's actions. However, while 'Oedipus Rex' focuses on the tragic downfall of Oedipus due to his unknowingly fulfilling a prophecy, 'The Gods Are Not To Blame' puts a Nigerian twist on the story, examining the clash between traditional beliefs and modern values. So, in a nutshell, they both serve up a hearty dose of drama and moral lessons, just with a different cultural flavor.

Answer 3

Both "Oedipus Rex" and "The Gods Are Not To Blame" are Greek tragedies that explore the themes of fate and free will. While "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles follows the story of Oedipus unknowingly fulfilling a prophecy and facing the consequences, "The Gods Are Not To Blame" by Ola Rotimi adapts the Oedipus myth to a Yoruba setting, emphasizing the role of cultural beliefs and traditions. Additionally, "Oedipus Rex" focuses on the individual's struggle against fate, while "The Gods Are Not To Blame" highlights the clash between traditional beliefs and modernity.

Answer 4

Ah, comparing and contrasting two stories can be a delightful journey! In "Oedipus Rex" and "The Gods Are Not To Blame," both explore themes of fate and free will, but in different ways. Take a moment to appreciate how each story weaves its unique tapestry of characters and plot twists, like happy little trees in a beautiful painting. Remember, each tale has its own special colors to add to the canvas of your understanding.

Answer 5

Oedipus of 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles [406 B.C.E.* - 406 B.C.E.] and Troy Maxson of 'Fences' by Frederick August Kittel, Jr ka August Wilson [April 27, 1945-October 2, 2005] are both the main characters in their respective plays. They both are outsiders, with Oedipus being a stranger in his own hometown and Troy being an African-American. Both struggle to make personal and professional successes of their lives, and both suffer great reversals of fate and fortune. Both start out with the affection and esteem of many, and end up the object of scorn.

One reason for so great a downfall in both cases are flaws within their own personalities. Both Oedipus and Troy set high standards, which they seem to have no difficulty reaching. These same standards are difficult yardsticks against which others are measured. In both cases, these personal and professional achievements fall to pieces in the face of shocking, unexpected personal weakness.

Indeed, Oedipus and Troy are seen to be role models of personal and professional success. But both are liars and deceivers. Oedipus may be a happily married man and a beloved king. But he's married to his own mother, and holds down his job because of having killed his own father. Troy may be seen in much the same way. But in his case, he's engaged in an adulterous affair.

So the two main characters have much in common. But Oedipus commits his offenses without knowledge or intent. He's separated from his biological parents at the tender age of three days, and is raised to believe that his adoptive parents are his real parents. In contrast, Troy knows perfectly well who is his wife and who is his mistress.

*Before the Christian Era

Answer 6

That they both are problem-solvers but that problem-solving leads to one's worst nightmares and other's most cherished dreams is a way of comparing and contrasting Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) and Odysseus in "The Odyssey" by Homer (fl. 8th century B.C.E.).

Specifically, problem-solving is the hallmark of Theban King Oedipus and Ithacan King Odysseus. Oedipus' problem-solving of the Sphinx's riddle leads to personal happiness and professional success that are lost in one day's problem-solving of King Laius' murder. In contrast, Odysseus' problem-solving makes it possible for him to survive and profit from every adventure before, during and after the Trojan War until his personal happiness and professional success is picked up where he leaves it in Ithaca.

Answer 7

That they both suffer because of excess passion and virtue and that one respects her fate while the other disrespects hisis the respective comparison and contrast of Antigone and Oedipus in "Antigone" and "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and her father King Oedipus demonstrate excess devotion and uncontrolled passions. These qualities lead to their heroically great deeds at the same time that they result in their unfortunate ends. Ironically, the deeds and the downfall take place because Antigone recognizes and flows with her fate to die for her family, gods and traditions and because Oedipus tries to outrun the Furies of fate and outwit the gods.

Answer 8

That the Furies of fate and the gods rule but that the gods may help in one but are silent in the other is a way of comparing and contrasting the religious views in "The Iliad" by Homer (fl. 8th century B.C.E.) and "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, the gods are the same in the two masterpieces of literature. The Furies of fate custom design the destiny of each mortal in both the epic poem and the play. But the gods do not present a united front in "The Iliad." Some help and others hinder the efforts of mortals. There is no such divine intervention on behalf of ultimately disgraced Theban King Oedipus.

Answer 9

Agent of free will versus enforcer of fate is the comparison between Oedipus and Teiresias in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban King Oedipus believes that fate can be outrun and the gods can be outwitted. He is living proof of the attempt. In contrast, his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, moves around as the area's wisest resident and as the Theban embodiment of relentless fate.

Answer 10

A bureaucrat with a reserved personality and a cautious outlook versus a populist with an outgoing personality and a maverick outlook is a way of comparing and contrasting the characters of Creon and Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban King Creon seems more caught up with the details of rule and procedure than with people issues. He therefore gives the impression of liking to play his cards close to his chest and according to the book. For example, when he brings back good news from the Apolline oracle, he is more concerned with meeting royal protocol than with satisfying a suffering Theban people's need to know.

In contrast, Oedipus recognizes that his people are being decimated and have a right to know what causes the pestilence and what will make it go away. He is to applauded for cutting through the red tape and getting things done. But at the same time, thinking on his feet is accompanied by recklessdecision-making, rash acts and passionate outbursts that do not help him or anybody else.