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Odepius Rex
Andres, Iris Marie jemima
Arcena, Rhina Cassandra
David, Jillian Claire
formoso, Zoe Aiane
Videna, Anne Dominique

W ORLD
The well-known ancient Greek tragedy "Oedipus Rex” was composed by Sophocles in 429 BCE. We must investigate the
world of ancient Greece and the meaning of the story within Greek society to comprehend the cultural and historical
context of "Oedipus Rex."

1. Ancient Greek Society- Theater played a crucial role in the culture of Greek society, tragedies like "Oedipus Rex"
were performed in religious festivals to honor the god Dionysus. These festivals were highly significant and celebrated
events.
2. Greek Tragedy- Greek tragedies were a popular form of entertainment and cultural expression. Performed in large
- outdoor theaters. Tragedies typically deal with themes of fate, morality, and the consequences of human actions. They
often explored the relationship between humans and the gods.

3. Mythological Background- The story of "Oedipus Rex" is based on Greek mythology and revolves around the tragic
life of Oedipus. According to the myth, Oedipus was the son of King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes. A prophecy had
foretold that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother.

Overall, "Oedipus Rex" is a timeless tragedy that never fails to enthrall viewers. It explores important subjects and
captures the intellectual and cultural atmosphere of ancient Greece.

A UTHOR
A Greek tragedian named Sophocles born in Colonus, Athens, Greece wrote Oedipus Rex around 430-420 B.C.E. The
vocabulary of Sophocles adapts quickly to the dramatic demands of the scene; it can be emotionally strong or laid-back,
extremely ornate, or utterly straightforward. His contemporaries held him in high regard for his command of form and
diction.

Aside from being a playwright, Sophocles was also believed to have been a political, and military figure circa 5th century
B.C.E. in Athens. Some have argued that his political tenancy influenced his depiction of Oedipus’ leadership as king of
Thebes.

Sophocles had three sons, two of whom died. His first son passed in 441 B.C.E, and his second son in 411 B.C.E.
Sophocles’ written tragedies were alleged to have been impacted by the demise of his children; for instance, Oedipus
Rex delves into themes of mortality, loss, and family.

R EADER
A tragic tale about a man's unavoidable awful fate, Oedipus Rex was written by Sophocles. Sophocles wrote a play in
which the oracle prophecies have an impact on both the past and the present, captivating the audience and maintaining
their interest in the plot.

It is interesting yet quite disturbing as it is about a parent-child relationship that abandoned the child because of their
fate in their future stated by the oracle.

T
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PERSEVERANCE AND JUSTICE. Being newly crowned as the King of Thebes, Oedipus, stays true to his promise of
catching the killer of the previous king, Laius, even if it means to risk his life. The story unfolds when he was told about
the oracle’s prophecy and was slowly revealing the connection between Oedipus’ fate and reality. His perseverance led
to a strange discovery, But this is also where his downfall started. This tragedy of fate struck upon him made Oedipus
blind himself using his mother’s brooch as he felt his life crashing down with the betrayal of truth—his fate. During this
time, Oedipus leaves the city. True to his words as a king who imposed banishment for the murderer of Laius, Oedipus
left and eventually died which shows justice to Thebes and lifting the plague bestowed upon the city because the
murderer is revealed and punished.

GROUP REFLECTION
The significance of this story to our group is that Oedipus Rex emphasizes how we approach a challenge in life. Oedipus
attempted to alter and escape his fate once the Oracle of Delphi revealed it to him. Despite his best efforts, he
nonetheless managed to fulfill the prophecy.

It's all about fate and free will in this situation. This story illustrates how we can't control our own fate by stopping bad
things from happening or using our free will to get away from situations. This also shows the part where he had blinded
himself, which emphasizes the metaphor of sight and insight that is all about someone who is lacking the physical
capability to see but is able to understand and see the truth and reality. Oedipus was ignorant for the reason that
despite having eyes plainly to see, he was unable to comprehend the truth, whereas Tiresias can clearly understand and
see the truth despite being blind.