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The Use of Religious Beliefs in Oedipus and The Stranger
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The Use of Religious Beliefs in Oedipus and The Stranger Religion often plays an important role in works of literature. The methods through which religious themes are included may be complex, but ultimately, it is the opinion of the author that is expressed. This is the case when concerning Sophocles's Greek play Oedipus and Camus's The Stranger. Both authors use the same methods - the inclusions of their protagonists' rejection of a higher power and their anger in the presence of religious figures - to present opposite opinions on the value of religion in their societies. In a cultural setting where there are rising numbers of people ignoring the power of the gods, Sophocles encourages people to succumb to their will. On the other hand, Camus, in an atmosphere of Catholicism, brings up the possibility of social oppression through religion. In Oedipus, Oedipus rejects the power of the gods,...
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