Blindness Motif in Hamlet and Oedipus Rex
In both Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex,” the motif of blindness primarily serves to
A
They emphasize the unpredictable nature of fate and its impact on human perception.
B
They illustrate the theme of ignorance versus insight in their protagonists’ journeys.
C
They use it as a metaphor for societal lack of vision leading to tragic consequences.
D
They highlight the physical vulnerabilities that lead to each hero’s downfall.
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