Oedipus and Antigone
“Oedipus at Colonus”
It is in this play that Oedipus deals with the aftermath of his true identity being revealed.
He and Antigone spent years journeying together, since Oedipus is disgraced and unwelcome to return to Thebes.
Throughout the play, we see Oedipus fight against the stigma that his presence is a bad omen.
He continually argues the errors he has committed in life were unintentional and placed upon him by the gods.
Antigone always stays by his side as a devoted daughter.
She must defend her father, protect him from citizens who wish to cast him out, and attempt to create peace between him and her brothers.
Despite the complexity of their relationship, Antigone remains dutiful to Oedipus until his death.
In looking at the three plays written by Sophocles, there are parallels and connections that can be seen between these two characters, not only in their relationship, but also in the characteristics they share.
Oedipus and Antigone,
Antoni Brodowski,
1828
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