Week 7

[katlogs]

TYRANUS, Oedipus
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Oedipus, beloved father and brother, only son of King Laius of Thebes. He was predeceased by his father Laius, his adoptive father Corinthian King Polybus and his mother-wife Jocasta. He is survived by his cherished daughter-sisters Antigone and Ismene, who stuck by him

Comments

Human imperfection

[reesa59]

I really like how you identify the complexities of the human condition. I think the analogy of rice and gold is a great observation as well. Hopefully we look for the good behind the imperfections in our relationships.

[greenfrogger15]

I really thought you did a good job makeing people not pity Oedipus for his mistakes but it defanitly is really weird when you read mother/wife and brother-son.

[katlogs]

Yeah I know, it seemed integral but I couldn't think of a way to say it that wasn't awkward.

[eciov92]

I really enjoyed your extended metaphor analysis! It is so true that often it is not the act of eating a meal that is satisfying but the relationships that are formed over a meal. It is part of our human nature to be wanted and loved, and that is exactly how the narrator in this story was feeling.

[0bscura]

I really enjoyed your humor in the last line of your obit, "in lieu of flowers..." Nicely written!

extended metaphor

[barkley20]

I think you did a great job on your extended metaphor. very insightful