Jocasta Vs Oedipus
Oedipus the King, also known as Oedipus Rex, was one of the greatest tragedies written by Sophocles in the fifth century. The Theban legend is about King Laius and Queen Jocasta. After their son was born, an oracle came forth and told them that their son was destined to kill his father and marry his mother. The King and Queen then decided that this baby boy should not live any longer. They would abandon this baby on a mountainside with his feet cruelly pierced so that he could not crawl to safety. Laius and Jocasta thought that they were able to overcome their fate. However, a Shepard found the baby on the mountainside and brought him to the King of Corinth, for he and his wife were unable to conceive on their own. As young Oedipus grew up,
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The period of the movie is different then the time frame in the play. The play for instance, seemed as though the time frame of the events was spaced over several weeks. On the other hand, I interpreted the film to have taken place within a few days. In the beginning of the film, the citizens of Thebes are walking slowly and sickly to the front of Oedipus ' palace. The attire of the citizens does not coincide with the period of the play. The play was written in the fifth century and the wardrobe of the citizens looks as though it came from all different periods. When Oedipus enters the scene, he is dressed in a modern day white suit with a very long red cape. This style suit obviously would not be worn in the fifth century. Jocasta enters in a red outfit, which symbolizes blood, violence and guilt. Creon appears to be wearing a costume with a military or general style, consisting of medals and honors with high boots and buttons down the middle. This costume would not be worn in this century, as it is more appropriate for a World War II movie. The twelve members of the chorus are dressed in all black and in long black coats with white ruffles below each of their necks. The only member of the play that is dressed appropriately is Tiresias. He is dressed in long beige drapery from him neck to his ankles and open sandals with a shawl across his shoulders. An additional difference in the play was that the setting of the …show more content…
She has acted in over thirty-five films and has countless nominations. My reason for this pick is that she played the role of Olympius in the movie Alexander, the story of the King of Macedonia. She is an outstanding actor and would portray the role of Jocasta very well.
For the role of Creon, Russell Crowe would be a great choice. For his outstanding role in Gladiator, I think that the role of Creon would suit him perfectly. The epic film, Gladiator, which he played the main character, won five Oscars, another forty-five wins of other awards, for seventy-five nominations in total.
Clint Eastwood would be the best actor to play Tiresias. He is a very well respected actor and director with a history of acting in over sixty-five movies and has directed thirty. He has been acting since 1955 with his first film Revenge of the Creature. He has won countless awards for not only his acting but also his
The period of the movie is different then the time frame in the play. The play for instance, seemed as though the time frame of the events was spaced over several weeks. On the other hand, I interpreted the film to have taken place within a few days. In the beginning of the film, the citizens of Thebes are walking slowly and sickly to the front of Oedipus ' palace. The attire of the citizens does not coincide with the period of the play. The play was written in the fifth century and the wardrobe of the citizens looks as though it came from all different periods. When Oedipus enters the scene, he is dressed in a modern day white suit with a very long red cape. This style suit obviously would not be worn in the fifth century. Jocasta enters in a red outfit, which symbolizes blood, violence and guilt. Creon appears to be wearing a costume with a military or general style, consisting of medals and honors with high boots and buttons down the middle. This costume would not be worn in this century, as it is more appropriate for a World War II movie. The twelve members of the chorus are dressed in all black and in long black coats with white ruffles below each of their necks. The only member of the play that is dressed appropriately is Tiresias. He is dressed in long beige drapery from him neck to his ankles and open sandals with a shawl across his shoulders. An additional difference in the play was that the setting of the …show more content…
She has acted in over thirty-five films and has countless nominations. My reason for this pick is that she played the role of Olympius in the movie Alexander, the story of the King of Macedonia. She is an outstanding actor and would portray the role of Jocasta very well.
For the role of Creon, Russell Crowe would be a great choice. For his outstanding role in Gladiator, I think that the role of Creon would suit him perfectly. The epic film, Gladiator, which he played the main character, won five Oscars, another forty-five wins of other awards, for seventy-five nominations in total.
Clint Eastwood would be the best actor to play Tiresias. He is a very well respected actor and director with a history of acting in over sixty-five movies and has directed thirty. He has been acting since 1955 with his first film Revenge of the Creature. He has won countless awards for not only his acting but also his