Oedipus Scholarship Quotes

Question 1

Character Quote: Baldock

Answer 1

“The audience can’t help but sympathise with Oedipus, despite his faults.”

Question 2

Character Quote: Fagles

Answer 2

“Oedipus is his own destroyer.”

Question 3

Character Quote: Garvie

Answer 3

“In one sense, Oedipus does not fall at all. He set out to uncover the truth, and by the end of the play he has succeeded in his quest.”

Question 4

Character Quote: Goldhill

Answer 4

“Oedipus is a paradox in himself - he is both saviour and monster.”

Question 5

Character Quote: Higgins

Answer 5

“The pity and terror caused by Oedipus’ tragic fall brings about catharsis.” (Releasing strong emotions through art)

Question 6

Play quotes: Garvie

Answer 6

“Human beings by their very nature are flawed and incapable of full understanding.”

Question 7

Play quotes: Goldhill

Answer 7

“[Oedipus] reminds you that you do not know where you are, or who you are, or most importantly, what you are doing now.”