Mythology is often seen as a beautiful maze of conflicting and colorful tales. Tales that depict real life phenomenon’s woven into creative theatrics lead by Epic Heroes. In the world of mythology, stories of homicide and suicide are matched by carefully crafted tales of parricide and regicide, and no one myth can give a true clear view of overriding the strong impulses that are found in humans, nature and societies all over the world. Myths have proven to be a wonderful guide for explaining and understanding all kinds of hidden facts, emotions and desires. These myths allow us a window to see beyond the external manifestations of a behavior or idea which unlocks the intricate web of human thought and emotion that lies behind every action.
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Much of the play revolves around the generational conflict between Laius and Oedipus but it is ultimately unclear as to who is responsible for the events that occur and, also how well the Oedipus complex truly fits the situation. One plausible explanation for the confusion and impact of the story is that the murder of Oedipus’ father and the marriage to his mother were both completely unconscious and Oedipus was unaware of either of their relations to himself. This causes doubt to be cast upon the application Oedipus complex. One of the most significant moments in this story regarding the generational conflict found throughout is the meeting at the crossroads. At this encounter, neither party has any idea of the identity of the other. This is certainly significant as Laius was the first one to initiate the conflict in the cross roads, ordering Oedipus to be removed from the road. Not only is this instance an example of bi-directional hostility but also it shows that the fatal blow delivered by Oedipus was is an instance of self-defense. It is not until much later does he even realize that the man he murdered was indeed his father and in that moment, he displays extreme denial and eventually remorse. A separate aspect to consider is the hostility directed at Oedipus from birth. He was sent away to die and although he does not learn of this for many years …show more content…
Questions like “Who is to blame?” and “Is the Oedipus Complex really the best explanation for the series of events or is it more so an instance of the generational conflict that has been so prevalent throughout time?” Although these questions are ones that may remain unanswered for many years, everyone is entitled to an opinion and mine is as follows. I feel personally that based on my research, the conflict at the cross roads was an act of bi-generational conflict in which Laius went on the offense and Oedipus’ self-defense was the fatal injury that ended Laius’ life. That being said, I believe that both men are at fault for their actions, and neither the prophecy or the complex is to blame. Even though I have made my opinion based on hours of research, I am certain that my opinion will be vastly different from someone else’s but that is the beauty of a myth. A myth is an intricate and delicately designed tale that can be interpreted in more than one way. The beauty of a myth lies in its ability to fit outside the box, the countless sharing of a single story that evokes emotion and conjures up endless questions; a beautiful maze and inspiration to
Much of the play revolves around the generational conflict between Laius and Oedipus but it is ultimately unclear as to who is responsible for the events that occur and, also how well the Oedipus complex truly fits the situation. One plausible explanation for the confusion and impact of the story is that the murder of Oedipus’ father and the marriage to his mother were both completely unconscious and Oedipus was unaware of either of their relations to himself. This causes doubt to be cast upon the application Oedipus complex. One of the most significant moments in this story regarding the generational conflict found throughout is the meeting at the crossroads. At this encounter, neither party has any idea of the identity of the other. This is certainly significant as Laius was the first one to initiate the conflict in the cross roads, ordering Oedipus to be removed from the road. Not only is this instance an example of bi-directional hostility but also it shows that the fatal blow delivered by Oedipus was is an instance of self-defense. It is not until much later does he even realize that the man he murdered was indeed his father and in that moment, he displays extreme denial and eventually remorse. A separate aspect to consider is the hostility directed at Oedipus from birth. He was sent away to die and although he does not learn of this for many years …show more content…
Questions like “Who is to blame?” and “Is the Oedipus Complex really the best explanation for the series of events or is it more so an instance of the generational conflict that has been so prevalent throughout time?” Although these questions are ones that may remain unanswered for many years, everyone is entitled to an opinion and mine is as follows. I feel personally that based on my research, the conflict at the cross roads was an act of bi-generational conflict in which Laius went on the offense and Oedipus’ self-defense was the fatal injury that ended Laius’ life. That being said, I believe that both men are at fault for their actions, and neither the prophecy or the complex is to blame. Even though I have made my opinion based on hours of research, I am certain that my opinion will be vastly different from someone else’s but that is the beauty of a myth. A myth is an intricate and delicately designed tale that can be interpreted in more than one way. The beauty of a myth lies in its ability to fit outside the box, the countless sharing of a single story that evokes emotion and conjures up endless questions; a beautiful maze and inspiration to