... representation of Greek tragedy and of the human experience. Within it, he explores the intricacies of human thinking and communication along with its ability to change as more information and knowledge is acquired. His primary focus as the story begins and progresses is the growth of Oedipus from an unintelligible and unenlightened mentality to its antithesis. Because the story was one ... sent Tiresias away. He is quick to think that Creon conspired against him although he had no proof. However, by the end of the novel, he is humbled by his discovery of his sins and becomes a more enl...

• Word Count: 545
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of his psyche. Oedipus has repressed the disturbing memories of killing his father into that part of his psyche, which is his unconscious mind. The understanding that Oedipus has unconscious knowledge of his crime is supported by the similarity between the play's narrative and structure and the psychoanalytical process laid down by Sigmund Freud. The play follows the template of the ... his past in order to figure out the meaning of this current situation. In this sense, the conflict is not simply one where Oedipus makes a discovery about his past but, he is also bringing his unconsciou...

• Word Count: 1933
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate