The pandemic started at the end of 2019 while I was still in Nepal. People’s behavior varied widely depending on factors such as location, government guidelines, and individual beliefs. Many people in Nepal initially underestimated the severity of the virus, comparing it to the flu, but as the situation worsened and more information became available, they began to take it more seriously. Everyone was anxious and worried about the plague but could do nothing but wait patiently and follow follow public health guidelines such as wearing masks, social distancing, and getting vaccinated to prevent the spread of the virus. People looked to their government and healthcare authorities for guidance and support, similar to how the people of Thebes turned to Oedipus for help.
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2 thoughts on “Ajay Rai Discussion 6”
Hello Ajay,
We have almost the same comparison of the story and the pandemic we lived in 2020. I wrote that people from the book were waiting for the king to give them the guidelines so they could resolve the pandemic they lived in, also like us who waited for the vaccines and the guidelines of the government to be saved from COVID.
Hello Ajay,
I was in the city when the pandemic started. People panicked, and waited for the city to guide them. However, before the panic there were people who fought back, and blamed the government. The people of Thebes were anxious for answers and help as they waited for the king to lead them such as the people in America, who waited for answers such as where the virus came from and what to do now.