Reading & understanding opedius the king I would probably rate myself like a 6.5/10 because it does have a lot of complex vocabulary & elements . Also because they’re a couple mistakes made with the dialogue. Another thing is I had to read it multiple times to actually understand what was going on which made it a bit challenging. But the character that I would’ve like to been was Jocasta because it seems like Jocasta really tried to be the problem solver to everything & that’s how my personality is in real life , I don’t really like to see people go through problems without finding a solution so I try to help them mostly or I really try to be there to comfort them no matter what the problem is . Overall I really like getting to understand the reading & I will try to do it more often as possible because during this course poetry had really opened up my eyes in many ways .
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Hello Caitlin,
I agree Jocasta is like a problem-solving and caring friend in the story. Even when things get tough, she tries to help and comfort others, and it’s admirable that you share her problem-solving mindset. Helping others and being there for them is a valuable trait, and I’m sure those around you appreciate it.
ou’ve mentioned that reading and understanding “Oedipus the King” posed some challenges, particularly due to complex vocabulary, elements, and dialogue errors, leading you to rate your comprehension at 6.5/10. However, you persevered by reading it multiple times until you grasped the content. You resonated with Jocasta’s character, appreciating her problem-solving and comforting nature, which mirrors your own tendency to help and comfort others. You expressed a keen interest in delving into poetry more frequently, acknowledging its enlightening impact. Keep exploring challenging texts and embracing literature’s ability to broaden perspectives and deepen understanding.
I agree with you that reading this play was extremely difficult due to the reasons you mentioned, the complex language and elements used. Now looking back, I agree that the dialogue does have mistakes, which is probably another reason why it was difficult to understand and comprehend. I attempted to re-read this play and every time I attempted my confusion just became worse and it was frustrating to be able to break this play down and attempt to understand.