The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
Henry IV part I is an interesting story.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Fate
Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
In Oedipus Rex by Sophocles it was very difficult for me to depict a truth that can relate to my big question. In this play, Oedipus is sent away at birth because of the fate that he had: to marry his mother and kill his father. As any good Sophocles play will depict, it is impossible to run away from your fate and in the end, Oedipus discovers the truth of what he has done. I agree with this story of fate because I believe that every person is put on this earth for a purpose. Unlike in a Sophocles play however, in real life we do not know our fate or our purpose. When I look at the parallel between Oedipus Rex and real life, I see people who are not living their life aimlessly, but with an end purpose in mind whether they know it or not. Although I believe that this is a truth, I know that not everyone agrees with such a statement of fate.
The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
In Oedipus Rex by Sophocles it was very difficult for me to depict a truth that can relate to my big question. In this play, Oedipus is sent away at birth because of the fate that he had: to marry his mother and kill his father. As any good Sophocles play will depict, it is impossible to run away from your fate and in the end, Oedipus discovers the truth of what he has done. I agree with this story of fate because I believe that every person is put on this earth for a purpose. Unlike in a Sophocles play however, in real life we do not know our fate or our purpose. When I look at the parallel between Oedipus Rex and real life, I see people who are not living their life aimlessly, but with an end purpose in mind whether they know it or not. Although I believe that this is a truth, I know that not everyone agrees with such a statement of fate.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Honesty
The Odyssey by Homer
The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
"he will tell you history and no lies."
The Odyssey is truly an epic tale. It is such an action packed adventure that dazzles the reader. The truth that I saw in this story is all humans crave honesty. Disguises and deception are very prominent in this tale, but every character wants honesty. Whether or not the character is honest is debatable, but they want people to be honest with them. For example, Odysseus travels to many islands and meets many people who gladly provide him with hospitality, but they long to know his true identity. Such honesty is a virtue and expected in Greek culture.
The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
The Odyssey is truly an epic tale. It is such an action packed adventure that dazzles the reader. The truth that I saw in this story is all humans crave honesty. Disguises and deception are very prominent in this tale, but every character wants honesty. Whether or not the character is honest is debatable, but they want people to be honest with them. For example, Odysseus travels to many islands and meets many people who gladly provide him with hospitality, but they long to know his true identity. Such honesty is a virtue and expected in Greek culture.
Regret
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Big Question: Are there certain truths that can be considered universal or absolute?
Such a wonderful book full of happiness, sorrow, and guilt. The Poisonwood Bible is anything but predictable and the normal missionary story you would expect. In this story I saw the reoccurring theme of regret from all of the characters. Especially the regret of coming to the Congo in the first place. I believe that there is a truth in life that all humans feel regret at some point. The mother, Oleanna, in this story is a wonderful illustration of this. Kingsolver emphasizes this character's regret the most throughout the book. The regret of marriage, the regret of choosing a favorite child, the regret of not standing up for herself. Kingsolver also demonstrates to the reader, through the character of Orleanna, the dangers of regret. Regret tears Orleanna apart to the point that she leaves her husband and lives as a single mother who is troubled by her past. Although it is a truth that all humans feel regret, it is a matter of how the human deals with that regret that makes them stronger.
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