Blog post #2 - Oedipus Wrecks

Initially after reading Oedipus Rex, I was puzzled by the many layers that made up the play. I found it hard to balance the constant dramatic irony and the many metaphors with a basic understanding of the plot. However, once I came closer to grasping the meaning of the play, I came to understand Oedipus's dilemma regarding the revelation of his incest with his mother. Is it better to learn of a wrongdoing in order to stop it but be horrified by this revelation, or should one stay in the dark (there go the metaphors again) but not resolve the problem? Though this is a bit of an extreme example, this reflects tough decisions with no ideal outcome that all people must make.