Wisdom from Suffering

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While it is true that the concept of wisdom from suffering is basic to Aeschylean drama, it is also true that the very same concept has an important role to play in the Theban plays". This paper analyzes the theme of wisdom from suffering as it applies to "Oedipus Tyrannus", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone". The paper examines how the two plays, "Oedipus Tyrannus" and "Oedipus at Colonus" reveal a progression of wisdom for Oedipus. Oedipus is blinded as predicted by the prophet, but the full maturity of understanding finally comes in the second play. The paper also analyzes "Antigone", explaining that Creon learns wisdom through the death of his son, but not before it is too late.

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