https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f On the video: Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex en-us 2021-08-02 04:12:07 UTC 2021-08-03 15:41:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666334931 From Crash Course's video on "Oedipus Rex", I was able to learn a general overview of what the Greek Tragedy was about and why it is considered as such a classic. Since we get to learn that the whole story started from a prophecy and that the circumstances surrounding the events were all a part of a twisted, inescapable fate, I also learned that the main appeals of such tragedies mainly lie in seeing a character's downfall and the consequences we get from escaping one's destiny and miscommunication. Additionally, we also get to learn more about the history and philosophies involved in Greek Tragedies, such as Sigmund Freud's "Oedipus Complex" theory and Aristotle's criticisms. ]]> 2021-08-02 04:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666334931 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666334955 from the video, we are given insight into how Greek plays are commonly thought out. For Oedipus Rex specifically, it shows us how people cannot escae their fates if demanded to by gods. By putting the audience in a position where they know the final plot point of the play, we are given the time to learn and sympathize with the various characters on stage. By filling the play with irony, we can see the unfortunate hopes and ambitions be knowingly stripped away from the MC. It can also present us with knowledge about other routes the MC could've taken to prevent disaster. Also, Freud was snorting cocaine while writing about the oedipus complex.]]> 2021-08-02 04:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666334955 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335152 My takeaways are: The more you stop prevent yourself from doing something, the more likely you'll do it. Knowing the outcome makes us audience more thrilled/anxious about how the actors will deliver the story. Though i am curious as to why Sophocles chose Oedipus complex as their plot. Is this dilemma common in Greek plays? Basically fate is fixed, family is uhhh broken, and Oedipus is a tragic individual with questionable decision.]]> 2021-08-02 04:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335152 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335342 The video has given me an insight on mainly the series of unfortunate events on "Oedipus Rex". In line with this discussion, the video builds up to a great lesson we can all apply to our lives; the past or present setting. This lesson is to learn how to embrace fate, or to be more specific, the consequences of your convictions. This lesson is prominent in Greek mythology, for most heroes, Gods, or characters usually resort to hiding or eliminating the potential cause of a tragedy in a prophecy. What's in store for you can't be escaped, because fate would always find its way back to you.]]> 2021-08-02 04:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335342 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335919 From the video on "Oedipus Rex" it discusses and gives an insight about the beliefs of the Greek's at that time. We see the beliefs in which mortals should please the gods to avoid calamities or tragedy.  The audience is made to sympathize with our character, who cannot escape the fate that has been written for him. The audience cannot help but feel bad for him and yet they cannot look away due to pity. The appeal of tragedy as a genre may be due to the fact it gives us reflection about the things we could change about ourselves. Also I think this play was to warn the Greek's about having incestuous relationships during that era. (Although couldn't he have killed himself? Loop hole, the fates make it so that he can't die woo)]]> 2021-08-02 04:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666335919 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336062 From the video, I learned about the different aspect of Greek theatre plays and the reason of having these tragedy heroes on how the characters and the story is created as the audience will most likely feel empathy or worried for that character because the audience knows the truth and the story. Another thing that I learned is that being ignorant or escaping from your fate may lead you to suffer sooner. In which in 'Oedipus Rex', Oedipus was trying to escape and avoid the prophecy, however at the end, he still wasn't able to escape from his fate. With that, it makes us reflect and question ourselves on how much control we have over our lives and the possibility of changing or avoiding our fate.]]> 2021-08-02 04:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336062 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336129 From the video, I got a quick understanding on the Greek tragedy. Greek people believes that tragedy are given by the gods, the gods wil be the one who will decide on their fate They also believe to change their fate, they need to pray for the gods. The tragedy happened to Oudipus makes him believe on fate.]]> 2021-08-02 04:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336129 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336809 After watching the video, it gave me a clearer understanding on Greek Tragedies, if a certain event is destined for you, you can't do anything about it and might as well accept your fate. ]]> 2021-08-02 04:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1666336809 https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1667951619 From the video I learned more about Greek tragedies and its characteristics. I also got a better understanding of Greek tragedies with the example of Oepidus Rex with the perfect tragic hero characterized by Sophocles. I learned that a tragic hero should always have choices and those choices leads to their own downfall rather than an inevitability.]]> 2021-08-03 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/957re0x9qkjmpi5f/wish/1667951619