Compare and Contrast Between Odipius the King and Doubt a Parable
Comparison Contrast between “Oedipus the King” and “Doubt: A parable”
“Oedipus the King” and “Doubt a Parable” are two very well-known plays that have made themselves very popular throughout the world. These plays have touched the hearts of many and have brought out the inner most opinions and discussions of thousands of individuals. These two plays have been acted out many times since the time they were first released. Although these plays are both very popular and loved by many, they both have their similarities and differences. First and foremost the differences between “Oedipus the King” and “Doubt: A Parable” are very easily noticed. For example, “Oedipus the King’s” setting takes place outside of a palace, while on the other hand “Doubt: A parable’s’ setting is much more religious and takes place at a church, a school located in the Bronx of Manhattan. Another difference between the two plays is that “Doubt: A parable” was developed in modern theatre, while “Oedipus the King” was originated in the ancient Greek theatre. This Greek theatre was part of a religious ancient festival celebration. To attend a performance of one of these plays was an act of worship. It wasn’t intended for self-entertainment or as a hobby to pass time. Another way that this Greek theatre was different is that every citizen would attend these plays. Also, “Doubt: A Parable” was developed in 2004 while “Oedipus the King” was believed to first be developed in the year 430 B.C. Another example of a difference between “Oedipus the King” and “Doubt: A Parable” is that the plots of the two plays are totally different. For example, the plot for “Oedipus the King” is that a plague has stricken Thebes. All of the citizens of Thebes gather outside the palace of Oedipus, wanting him to take care of this horrid problem. In response, the King responds by sending Creon to the oracle at Delphi to learn of how he can help the city. When he returns, he tells Oedipus that the plague will end when
“Oedipus the King” and “Doubt a Parable” are two very well-known plays that have made themselves very popular throughout the world. These plays have touched the hearts of many and have brought out the inner most opinions and discussions of thousands of individuals. These two plays have been acted out many times since the time they were first released. Although these plays are both very popular and loved by many, they both have their similarities and differences. First and foremost the differences between “Oedipus the King” and “Doubt: A Parable” are very easily noticed. For example, “Oedipus the King’s” setting takes place outside of a palace, while on the other hand “Doubt: A parable’s’ setting is much more religious and takes place at a church, a school located in the Bronx of Manhattan. Another difference between the two plays is that “Doubt: A parable” was developed in modern theatre, while “Oedipus the King” was originated in the ancient Greek theatre. This Greek theatre was part of a religious ancient festival celebration. To attend a performance of one of these plays was an act of worship. It wasn’t intended for self-entertainment or as a hobby to pass time. Another way that this Greek theatre was different is that every citizen would attend these plays. Also, “Doubt: A Parable” was developed in 2004 while “Oedipus the King” was believed to first be developed in the year 430 B.C. Another example of a difference between “Oedipus the King” and “Doubt: A Parable” is that the plots of the two plays are totally different. For example, the plot for “Oedipus the King” is that a plague has stricken Thebes. All of the citizens of Thebes gather outside the palace of Oedipus, wanting him to take care of this horrid problem. In response, the King responds by sending Creon to the oracle at Delphi to learn of how he can help the city. When he returns, he tells Oedipus that the plague will end when
Cited: Shanley, John P. “Doubt: A Parable.” Literature to Go. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins. 2011. 871-904. Sophocles. “Oedipus the King.” Literature to Go. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins, 2011. 639-685.