During this week of class reading “Oedipus the king”, I would rate my ability to read and understand the play as a 9 out of 10. “Oedipus the king” is a Greek tragedy about a man who unknowing fulfills a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother. As someone who doesn’t read plays very much, my rating of a 9 out of 10 for reading and understanding is pretty good. While reading the play, I’ve been able to understand the plot pretty well but I’ve had trouble understanding some words and the placement of words have also been a little difficult to understand. Reading this play I actually found myself liking the story and the characters a lot. This story had themes of fate and freewill which I enjoyed how Oedipus was persistent to find out the truth about himself. In the production of this play, I would want to play Oedipus. I would want to portray the character Oedipus because for starters he’s the main character. I would play Oedipus because his character changes over the course of the story as he unveils more information about his origin and prophecy.
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i would rate my ability to read and understand Oedipus the King would be subjective. the parts i did understand were the dramatic irony of the play. i also the tragic events and the exploration of freedom versus fate. these elements resonate with me due to the timeless importance and psychological depth. the elements that were challenging to me were the difficult language they used in the play, also the cultural context of Greek society required a lot of effort to fully understand . adding on to that trying to figure out their moral dilemmas and the psychological turmoil of the characters, especially Oedipus. even withe challenges i think reading the play was an interesting experience . the character i would like to portray if i had to would be Oedipus himself. one reason is why is because he is the lead of the play. then playing the character would be an acting challenge try io reenact his emotional journey
Well I think i would rate my ability to read and understand Oedipus the King from a scale of 1 to10, a 7.I was fine and okay with the reading even though some words were not something i was used to but the understanding what i was reading was a bit hard.Well at least when i was reading it to myself. But when we did the class discussions it was way more easier to understand. I think because we were taking a break after every line. And really closely observing it. At first I was not really enjoying the book. But then I searched up the overall summary of the book and they said something about a son killing their dad and marrying their mom so then I was hooked and started to really like it. The book. Not the killing and incest. And I think I would want to be Creon. He is super cool and chill. And like the most logical. I think he was like the most sane person throughout the play.. Also maybe Tiresias , he was also super chill as well. He said what he needed to and when Oedipus was saying rude stuff to him he was really mature about it. And just went about his day.
The play is a classic tragedy with so many layers to explore. I found the concept of fate and the tragic flaw of Oedipus intriguing. It made me question the boundaries of free will and the power would love to portray Oedipus himself. His journey from confidence to despair is incredibly compelling and I would enjoy delving into the complexities of his character. The play delves into the themes of fate and tragic flaw making us ponder the boundaries of destiny and free will. It’s fascinating to see how Oedipus’s actions unknowingly lead to his downfall showcasing the power of self-fulfilling prophecy.
I would rate my ability to understand “Oedipus the King” as fairly strong. I’m good at grasping the main plot and themes of the play, such as fate, hubris, and the consequences of one’s actions. However, I might find some of the language and cultural references challenging to fully grasp without additional context. Overall, I enjoyed reading the play for its gripping storyline and complex characters. If I had to portray a character, I would choose Oedipus because of his dramatic arc and the opportunity to explore the depths of his character’s journey from confidence to despair, which would be a challenging and rewarding role to tackle.
