Blinded by Arrogance? Or Blinded by a Pin?
Hubris, is the greek word referring to excessive pride or self confidence. Hubris is often considered to be ones “fatal flaw; meaning the characteristic that eventually leads to one 's downfall or death. Whether is Icarus flying too close to the sun, or Achilles refusing to let the trojans win, hubris is a reoccurring theme throughout greek tragedies. And Oedipus is no exception. In Oedipus the King, Sophocles explores how Oedipus’s own Hubris can be considered his main motivating factor, which affects all of his decisions throughout his lifetime, and eventually leads to his own downfall as king. Oedipus’s over confidence is what pushes him to arrogantly believe that he can outrun and alter his fate. …show more content…
Raised in a loving home, by loving parents, it was evident that Oedipus help great respect for his adoptive parents. Making it understandable that upon learning of his fate he acted rashly. Oedipus thought highly of his parents, but even higher of himself. He firmly believed that he could defy the gods themselves, and change his own fate. Which is why he left the comfort and familiarity of his own home, and headed to wherever would allow him to sae his father 's life. Ironically, this bold decision is what set on on the literal and figurative path to slaying his own true father. When meeting this traveler on the road, Oedipus’s hubris took control once again, as he refused to be ridiculed by this man in a carriage. And with this murder, Oedipus had unknowingly fulfilled the first half of the …show more content…
And when Apollo makes it clear that Thebes suffering will only end once King Laius’s murderer is discovered and punished. Oedipus, being the only one who was able to solve the Sphinx’s riddle, viewed this as a simple task. Following through with his promise to reveal this killer, Oedipus called on the renowned seer, Teiresias. Understandably, the oracle was hesitant to share the truth with the new king, and does whatever he can to avoid it. But Oedipus 's hubris blinded him, and he does not consider that the seer is acting on his best interests, but instead views it as an act of defiance. But accusing Teiresias and Creon could only distract him for so long, and Oedipus soon realized that he could no longer place the blame on others. His hubris blinded him from seeing the truth about himself, and as a result Oedipus blinded
Hubris, is the greek word referring to excessive pride or self confidence. Hubris is often considered to be ones “fatal flaw; meaning the characteristic that eventually leads to one 's downfall or death. Whether is Icarus flying too close to the sun, or Achilles refusing to let the trojans win, hubris is a reoccurring theme throughout greek tragedies. And Oedipus is no exception. In Oedipus the King, Sophocles explores how Oedipus’s own Hubris can be considered his main motivating factor, which affects all of his decisions throughout his lifetime, and eventually leads to his own downfall as king. Oedipus’s over confidence is what pushes him to arrogantly believe that he can outrun and alter his fate. …show more content…
Raised in a loving home, by loving parents, it was evident that Oedipus help great respect for his adoptive parents. Making it understandable that upon learning of his fate he acted rashly. Oedipus thought highly of his parents, but even higher of himself. He firmly believed that he could defy the gods themselves, and change his own fate. Which is why he left the comfort and familiarity of his own home, and headed to wherever would allow him to sae his father 's life. Ironically, this bold decision is what set on on the literal and figurative path to slaying his own true father. When meeting this traveler on the road, Oedipus’s hubris took control once again, as he refused to be ridiculed by this man in a carriage. And with this murder, Oedipus had unknowingly fulfilled the first half of the …show more content…
And when Apollo makes it clear that Thebes suffering will only end once King Laius’s murderer is discovered and punished. Oedipus, being the only one who was able to solve the Sphinx’s riddle, viewed this as a simple task. Following through with his promise to reveal this killer, Oedipus called on the renowned seer, Teiresias. Understandably, the oracle was hesitant to share the truth with the new king, and does whatever he can to avoid it. But Oedipus 's hubris blinded him, and he does not consider that the seer is acting on his best interests, but instead views it as an act of defiance. But accusing Teiresias and Creon could only distract him for so long, and Oedipus soon realized that he could no longer place the blame on others. His hubris blinded him from seeing the truth about himself, and as a result Oedipus blinded