I am most interested in this question because I haven’t been able to answer it. It seems that the world today, from the headlines to the frontlines, is holding this question continually before our gaze. The reality may be, however, that some questions may not be answerable.
The tragedy of Oedipus Rex certainly provides an example of how bad things can really get. Beyond that, however, Sophocles’ play not only illustrates that pain and suffering are apart of life, but that we can combat all tribulation with righteous choice and perspicacity. Moreover, the motif of blindness reveals what can become of those who do not recognize their iniquity, lending preponderance to the contention that bad things can often be perceived and prevented. In truth, some of the greatest tragedies and crimes are a consequence of inner blindness.
War and rebellion provide a framework for Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I, two undeniably bad elements of this world. Consequently, the play aids in answering my question by providing several profound quotations and accounts regarding the not-so-good elements of this world.
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I am most interested in this question because I haven’t been able to answer it. It seems that the world today, from the headlines to the frontlines, is holding this question continually before our gaze. The reality may be, however, that some questions may not be answerable.
The tragedy of Oedipus Rex certainly provides an example of how bad things can really get. Beyond that, however, Sophocles’ play not only illustrates that pain and suffering are apart of life, but that we can combat all tribulation with righteous choice and perspicacity. Moreover, the motif of blindness reveals what can become of those who do not recognize their iniquity, lending preponderance to the contention that bad things can often be perceived and prevented. In truth, some of the greatest tragedies and crimes are a consequence of inner blindness.
War and rebellion provide a framework for Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I, two undeniably bad elements of this world. Consequently, the play aids in answering my question by providing several profound quotations and accounts regarding the not-so-good elements of this world.
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