Characterisation of Oedipus

Question 1

Which religious figure does Karakantza say Oedipus resembles, as a result of his intellectual arrogance? 🦎

Answer 1

Karakantza says that Oedipus may echo Solomon the wise from the old Testament
—> Who was so wise he ❌ see the errors of his ways

Question 2

What does Oedipus’ intellectual arrogance symbolise, according to Christensen?

Answer 2

“Humanity’s remarkable ability for self-denial”

Question 3

What evidence is there for Oedipus being intellectually arrogant? ⚡️

Answer 3

1) While the Chorus of Thebans are careful to say Oedipus is intelligent but he solved the riddle with the help of the Gods

2) Oedipus on the other hand claims that he himself with his own power solved the riddle

Question 4

What flaw prevents Oedipus from believing what the truth from the most reliable, knowledgeable people? ⭐️

Answer 4

Oedipus’ hamartia of plausible deniability prevents him from believing the truth from the ‘best’ people, despite personally consulting them