Hello professor, So at first when we started reading “Oedipus The King”, I would rate my ability to read and understand what I am reading in between a seven and an eight. I say this because yes I was reading the words with no problem however, I had to read the text a few times to really understand what was going on. I feel like I had to read it over again because of the terminology that the play is spoken in. Keep in mind this play takes place a very long time ago. We are talking 420-430 b.c . After reaching to about the middle of the story continuing to the end, it became more familiar to me therefore it was much more easy to understand. I noticed that one way for me to be able to grasp a concept or terminology, I obtain and store the information better through repetition.
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Hi Nicole
Yes, to truly grasp “Oedipus the King,” we must read it multiple times. Many of its words and meanings are not immediately clear on a first reading. Only through repeated study can we gain a deeper understanding of the text. This process allows us to comprehend the play more clearly, revealing layers and nuances that are missed during a superficial reading. This iterative approach is essential for appreciating the complexity and depth of the work.