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... Storylines such as Oedipus the King, which takes place during the uncivilized times of Homer and beyond, however, doesn’t contribute such effect on modern society. Arthur Miller’s establishment of modern criteria for tragic playwrights contradicts the ideas presented in a Greek tragedy such as Oedipus. ... However, in the case of Oedipus the King, it is difficult for the modern audience to feel the pain of the protagonist because it is difficult to relate to him. ... ” This is true because the nobility of a character such as King Oedipus is difficult for the common person to relate with. ... Oedipus’ tragedy doesn’t get the modern audience thinking, “Some of this could very well happen to me if I didn’t hold myself in check. ... Thus, Oedipus the King doesn’t meet Aristotle’s aim for tragedy. ... The modern audience is disappointed with the fact that there is no sexual encounters, or for that case any romance, presented in the story of Oedipus the King. ... Even when Oedipus blinds himself, the audience is simply told by the servant, “brooches from her robe.
Approximate Word count = 877
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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