Because Oedipus is ironic and at times comical, I thought a comic would be a different take on the "alternative picture" idea.

Connecting to Oedipus

Recently we read Oedipus in class, and it lead me to make a few connections between the story and my Big Blog Question. The big blog question deals with defining our identity, and not allowing others to shape who we are. The question connects to the story of Oedipus because it seems that the Gods have decided Oedipus’ fate, and the more Oedipus tries to run from his destiny and decide his own fortune, the faster he “falls”. Jocasta repeats Oedipus’ destiny on page 10, line 671, “An oracle would be death at the hands of his own son- His son, born of flesh and of mine!” So a question that should be considered is: Does Oedipus even have the option to define himself and choose his own path? The oracle did in fact come true, but it could be argued that he has freedom from his fate at the end of the story when he blinds himself and asks to be abandoned. Maybe now he sees his true self, and has some control over his life. After all, “Those without sight often see what those with sight cannot”.