Oedipus Journal #4

Setting: What effect does the setting have on the story, character, theme?
The setting of this play is mainly placed inside the palace. There is talk about the mountains in which Oedipus was supposed to be killed and instead where he was saved. These mountains are a huge aspect of the story because in the end of the play Oedipus wants to be exiled to the mountains where everything started. The palace is the house of Oedipus and where the rest of his family lives. This is also important because it shows that Oedipus is willing to open his home to anyone and everyone. The historical setting of the play is at the time where the Greeks highly believed in many Gods and believed that bad things only happened when you did not obey them. This is shown in the play Oedipus many times throughout the whole play. Many of the characters including Oedipus act in ways in which they believe would please the Gods and were willing to change their ways too. At the end of the play Oedipus wants to exile himself from everyone and live in the mountains. He believes that he is the most hated man by the Gods and to no upset them he is willing to give up everything so the Gods are pleased.