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Oedipus

Cycle of a Tragic Hero. Oedipus. Heroic Characteristics. Belief in freewill ; he has the faith and courage to accept the outcomes of his choices. Supreme pride ; he feels superior to man and equal to gods giving him unique powers.

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Oedipus

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  1. Cycle of a Tragic Hero Oedipus

  2. Heroic Characteristics Belief in freewill; he has the faith and courage to accept the outcomes of his choices. Supreme pride; he feels superior to man and equal to gods giving him unique powers. Capacity for suffering; he has strength to endure pain, and feels guilt and guiltlessness. Sense of commitment; his dedication lets his process follow its chosen direction. Vigorous protest; he does not accept his fate meekly; he cries out against the gods, his weakness, the world. Transfiguration; he learns from his suffering: he is refined, ennobled, softened; he becomes wise and humane; he has a deeper understanding of the human condition and his place in the universe. Impact; his deeper understandings extend to other characters and the audience. Accomplishments; his deeds are the reasons people put faith in him to help them. Hubris; his arrogance, excessive pride and self-confidence, leads him to ignore the gods.

  3. Hamartia Tragic Flaw Often hubris (excess pride) Oedipus’ flaw is much debated

  4. A Reversal of Fortune • Peripeteia • An ironic reversal that occurs when a hero’s actions cause the opposite of what was intended

  5. Discovery • Anagnorisis • A discovery by the hero that will change his fortune.

  6. Suffering Catastrophe Physical suffering by the hero because of his discovery.

  7. Catharsis The purification from pollution (miasma) that the hero and audience receive; the soul is cleansed of the fear and pity caused by the reversal, discovery, and suffering.

  8. Restoration • Sophrosyne • An uplifted state of harmony gained when the rational faculties control the desires and emotions of the hero and audience.

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