Senior Quote

"I let my imagination run wild and I don't think it's coming back."

Tragic Thoughts

The interesting thing I learned about tragedies was the difficulty of using the structure. I thought that the strict structure would make it simpler, when actually it turned out to be a different challenge then what I was expecting. I really liked how the first group was able to make the chorus not be an obvious, formal chorus. It made it seem more natural. I also like how the second group showed the downside to holding too strong to the sovreignty of God- that was a unique way to view that issue. I also learned that the yellow filter of a cigarette is the side you put in your mouth. ( : So overall, I think I learned the essentials.

Evangelezing Oedipus Rex

The two important character flaws of Oedipus are his pride and ignorance of himself. Towards the end of his tragic story, Oedipus realizes his true self and blinds himself because of it, realizing at last what a vile person he is. This is somewhat similar to a Christian "reality check"(this is obviously not a theological term but one I made up myself). Sometimes the only remedy for pious pride is the realization of just how much one needs Christ's salvation. Our dear friend, C.S. Lewis, said that this was necessary becuase otherwise we would feel like we could earn our own salvation. This reality check could come in the form of a big mistake you make, a brother in Christ pointing out a flaw, or the Holy Spirit convicting you. Unlike Oedipus, however, we don't have to lose hope in this situation. On the contrary God brings us to this point in our lives so that we may completely fall back on him rather than toil needlessly on our own. Realizing you are lost in sin is not a curse, but a blessing becuase it leads you to God's slavation and no one saves better than God, not even you.