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This 9 page paper argues that Oedipus's fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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a "catharsis" for all concerned. However, debate rages over whether Oedipuss horrific fate is his own fault, or if the gods, specifically Apollo, should be blamed. This paper argues that
Oedipuss fate is brought about through both his actions and those of Apollo, and occurs as a result of their conflict, with neither one more important than the other. Discussion
The first thing we might consider is the role that blindness plays in the story. Not only in the literal physical sense, but in the metaphorical one. Oedipus is
blind with regard to his real identity, and that leads to his terrible fate. The seer Teiresias is blind, and that is one of the reasons why people listen to
him: they believe that he can "see" better without his eyes; that is, his intuition is stronger because he isnt confused by what he sees. In addition, men are blind
with regard to the gods purposes; that is, we cannot understand why they do what they do. One critic argues that "{S]piritual blindness is equated with obduracy and arrogance /
hubris and towards the end of Oedipus Rex, the physical blinding is already encouraging new insight, awareness, and compassion" (Green). That is, Oedipus, like Teiresias, will see (understand) better when
he is blind than when he sees. "Light, to the ancient Greeks, was beauty, intellect, virtue, indeed represented life itself" (Green). The Chorus asks Oedipus which god drove him to
"rake black / Night across your eyes?" and he replies "Children, the god was Apollo. / He brought my sick, sick fate upon me" (Green). But is his fate
sick, as he wails, or necessary? At first, one critic argues, Oedipus was at fault for "not perceiving the truth, now he is in fault because he is too urgent
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