Journal 3: Oedipus- roles of the gods

Throughout the play, the characters seem to think of the gods as being involved with every aspect of their lives. Characters presume to predict the future through revelations made by their gods, and the concept of a god-given moral code seems to govern the people at large (for example, how Oedipus' affair with his mother is considered an abomination in the eyes of the gods). The god most commonly referenced is probably Apollo- the very god who granted the prophesy around which the plot is based. The chorus also references Dionysius (perhaps for his patronage of plays) and Hermes. Sophocles uses metaphors and symbols to create a very dramatic effect- conveying things in a way that truly stands out to the reader.