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10:03
I agree that the gouging of his eyes represent the sudden guilt he feels for his actions, but I also think him gouging his eyes out was for his own self pity.
18
10:02
I do not think that he directly felt guilty for the lower class, but he did realize that he shouldn't continue being king
Lauryn
10:02
Replying to Lauren M's Question: I think that he views himself more equal to the lower class because he kind of lost his power by choosing to gauge his eyes out.
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17
10:02
I agree with Morgan, he does seem to be asking for help, but I still think its out of his own self pity, as he wants people to feel bad for him.
SuryaK
(of the time)
10:02
To what extent does the story reflect the views on social status?
Lauryn
10:01
I agree with Josie, however I think that it is not a recognition it is more now that he has lost his power after he gauges his eyes out he views himself as equal to the chorus.
lauren m
10:00
How does being blind change his viewpoint on class status?
Abbie
10:00
I think Josie's viewpoint is very interesting regarding the chorus' opinion of Oedipus. Even after Oedipus is revealed to be the cause behind the plague, the chorus doesn't hate Oedipus, but rather pities him as seen when they said, "how could the furrows your father plowed bear you, your agony, harrowing on in silence O so long" (Oedipus Rex 1337-1340).
1
10:00
Do you think that the idealization of Oedipus compares to celebrity worship as both groups of people have the mentally that people in high power positions can do no wrong and have full trust in them?
22
10:00
I agree with what Makena, Oedipus seems to realizes the truth and things he has done when he becomes blind.
SuryaK
10:00
I get what Makena is saying but isn't the switch of power voluntarily done?
17
10:00
Theres really no point when he actually respects the lower class, he either thinks he can help them, or that its all his fault. It's pretty selfish
Lauryn
9:59
While the chorus respects Oedipus how is this respect returned by Oedipus? At the beginning Oedipus seems to think he is above everyone else until the end when his pride is lost.
20
9:58
I kind of disagree with saying that Oedipus doesn't respect the chorus much since he does say "Know full well, if that is what you want” to the chorus.
Vivian W
9:58
I agree with Josie, I think it's very interesting and different that they continue to praise him even through a time of hardship. Is there praise towards him out of respect or fear?
Miss Miller
9:55
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