When literature majors meet up an evening...

[secondlina]

 ....Not quite sex in the city. More like book geeks int he city. But it's fun :D

The whole discussion was brought on by talking about the "Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde" musical, movie and book.

For those of you who don't know, "Oedipus Rex" (translates as "King Oedipus") is a famous antique greek play based around the character of Oedipus. It's a tragedy that's part of a three-play thing. The first play speaks of Oedipus and his rotten life (Was sent away because of a prophecy, killed his dad, became kind, banged his mom, learned about it after having a few kids, and poked his eyes out. He's also the hero who beated the Sphinx). The two other plays are about how his rotten life expands to his descendants (poor, poor Antigone). Because greek tragedies are fun and gruesome that way. They like to  inflict multi-generational torture.

Kinda reminds me, when I was a kid, I had a book with greek myths inside. They did have Oedipus, but the tale was ONLY about how he beat the Sphinx's riddle. They removed all the icky content. You know... for kids!

Re-reading greek myths though... I honestly have to say almost all the male heroes are mean. "Cupid and Psyche" is one of the only myths featuring a)a chick that kicks butt and b) a male lead who isn't a jerk.

Oh well. At least it still gives me wacky inspiration. 

Jocasta totally gets a solo.

- Isa

Comments

[wrongsidefoxrun.livejournal.com]

this comic is awesome:3

[ladyxmoonlight.livejournal.com]

TOTALLY. WANT.

That's like one of my favorite Greek stories. <3

[neocloud9.livejournal.com]

OH GOD I would love an Oedipus musical. :B

[nuitsongeur.livejournal.com]

I would totally PAY to see this version of Oedipus!

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

"A song about necrophilia?" 0.o

[ichiban-victory.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Oedipus, for giving us the Oedipus Rex Complex.

I used to be so well versed on Greek mythology. Oedipus Rex was never a favorite, but it's one of the easiest to remember. From what I recall of the story, Oedipus was taken into the hills and abandoned (by his father?) in order for the prophecy that he would one day kill his father to be prevented. Baby Oedipus should have died, but of course was taken in by someone, grew up not knowing his heritage, then returned to his kingdom to slay the king, who just happened to be his real dad. He of course wouldn't kill the queen since she was female, thus desirable for...yeah, being female. Blah, blah, blah, in any case, he's forever given us a term for when sons love their mothers too much. XP

Would you say that Ulysses was mean? I never got the impression that any of the great Greek heroes were mean, but it probably depends a lot on how the story was written.

[elirrina.livejournal.com]

This is exactly the sort of conversation that my friends and I have! :D

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

LOL! You guys are too funny! ;) I'd go see that for sure! :P

Greek mythology, heck most mythology, has always been up my alley. Speaking of Antigone, the first and only play I was ever in was Antigone :)

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

TH-THAT'S AMAZING.

YOU MUST WRITE THIS SCRIPT.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

LOL, I think it should be called 'Oedipus!' complete with exclamation point!

[vovat.livejournal.com]

Have you ever heard Tom Lehrer's "Oedipus Rex" song?

[psychosongtress.livejournal.com]

hahaha I love it! I've always wanted random things to be turned in to musicals. Idk if you like Harry potter, but if you do and you like musicals you should think about checking it out. The music is acutally really good!