In Sophocles', Oedipus Rex; meaning Oedipus the King, the theme of sight and blindness becomes a metaphor to the truth and ignorance of the truth. Sight is defined as a mental perception or regard produced by visual images. In Oedipus Rex, sight, is portrayed more deeply on an intellectual level, rather than on a physical level; interpreted as the insight of the truth. In the play, Oedipus symbolizes ignorance; in contrast, Tiresias, a blind seer, represents the truth. The developing conflict between Oedipus and Tiresias demonstrates the struggle for the acceptance of the truth.
"Blind instead of seeing" (Page 41, Tiresias); is a powerful quote which summarizes the play Oedipus Rex. Throughout the play, Oedipus, who physically has perfect perception of materialistic objects, is naive to the truth about his life, and his past. From the beginning of the story, Oedipus's parents are unknown to Oedipus, unsure if his parents were the heirs of Corinth or not. He remains oblivious to the......

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Title: Paradigm Switch
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