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AP English Literature/Unit 2 – Intro to Poetry
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Psychoanalytic Lens On Oedipus Rex
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Which of the following describes the most likely effect of applying psychoanalytic theory to an interpretation of character flaws in Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex”?

A

Character decisions may still be seen as primarily influenced by the gods’ will rather than inner psychological states.

B

Oedipus’s propensity for self-discovery could be overshadowed by other themes like political power or divine intervention under psychoanalytic focus.

C

Interpretations of flaws become less tied to fate or destiny and more reflective of unconscious desires and conflicts within characters.

D

The importance of familial relationships and their impact on character behavior remains unchanged when viewed through this lens.

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