Our human existence is compiled of many different opportunities and life goals that we want to accomplish whether it is internally or externally. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will” (Vince Lombardi). I find this quote inspiring for myself, and for anyone out there who feels as though they have a purpose, but still needs some type of motivation for getting there. In the story of Oedipus the King, there are different motivations for the characters, but the one person who I feel has something to prove is Oedipus. He rules the land of Thebes and has to deal with some difficult situations. Oedipus has to deal with the power of the plague, but he
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“Yea, I am wroth, and will not stint my words, but speak my whole mind. Thou methinks thou art he, who planned the crime, aye, and performed it too, all save the assassination; and if thou hadst not been blind, I had been sworn to boot that thou didst do the bloody deed”(Sophocles 345-350). Oedipus is determined to discover some kind of truth with the prophet Teiresias, but at the same time, this could backfire on Oedipus for falsely …show more content…
This may lead us toward wanting to find a job, having a family, and having a happy life. Nothing in life after our teen years is decided for us. We must have an open heart and be determined to reach our goals. We do not want fate to decide our future. We want to use our free will to find our path. Oedipus is a man of courage and determination, but sadly enough he gouges at his eyes and is done with seeing life. Oedipus believes he may gather more insight into the world around him if he loses his sight. Sight may not be a necessity in life, however, I believe that sight is not a disadvantage. Looking into my life, I value a lot of things, both those that have grown over time internally and externally. I have my Faith as my internal compass and I have people around me to help be my guide and strength. With both of these, I am determined to have the future I envision. While being determined is great, what if for some reason the end result is not what was expected? Do I just give up? I believe that what Oedipus did was wrong, not only for himself, but for his people. I not only value my eyes, but also the chance at seeing life and the ones who I
“Yea, I am wroth, and will not stint my words, but speak my whole mind. Thou methinks thou art he, who planned the crime, aye, and performed it too, all save the assassination; and if thou hadst not been blind, I had been sworn to boot that thou didst do the bloody deed”(Sophocles 345-350). Oedipus is determined to discover some kind of truth with the prophet Teiresias, but at the same time, this could backfire on Oedipus for falsely …show more content…
This may lead us toward wanting to find a job, having a family, and having a happy life. Nothing in life after our teen years is decided for us. We must have an open heart and be determined to reach our goals. We do not want fate to decide our future. We want to use our free will to find our path. Oedipus is a man of courage and determination, but sadly enough he gouges at his eyes and is done with seeing life. Oedipus believes he may gather more insight into the world around him if he loses his sight. Sight may not be a necessity in life, however, I believe that sight is not a disadvantage. Looking into my life, I value a lot of things, both those that have grown over time internally and externally. I have my Faith as my internal compass and I have people around me to help be my guide and strength. With both of these, I am determined to have the future I envision. While being determined is great, what if for some reason the end result is not what was expected? Do I just give up? I believe that what Oedipus did was wrong, not only for himself, but for his people. I not only value my eyes, but also the chance at seeing life and the ones who I