Dearest Creon,
I find it increasingly difficult to hold my tongue when you go passing barbaric decrees in light of this most recent conundrum. I may be blind, but that does not mean that I cannot foresee the grave consequences of your brutish order. For some reason, even though you "have so far steered a steady course" after heeding all of my advice, you simply refuse to remove thy head from your posterior on this one! (152) You have let yourself become so overwhelmed with vengeance and allowed your petty pride to consume your soul! I may have faulty eyes, but you sir are the blind one! Oh, Creon, "only a fool is governed by self-will". (153) Do not allow your hateful heart to govern your life, or you shall end up losing all that you love and destroying this city with your power!
I apologize for that outburst, for I mean no disrespect, it is simply that I cannot bear to watch a man make a fool of himself and cause turmoil to a city simply because of his own immaturity. It is understandable that you fear for the safety of your people, but it is absurd to deny Polynices a proper burial because of that. It simply "the blood of Oedipus" which is causing all of this. (153) The curse lies within his family, so you cannot blame Polynices for his triumphant efforts. And even if you were to hold a grudge, you have conquered the man and proven your superiority, and ought that not be enough? Let go of your trivial grievances, my lord, or you shall bring misery to all who rely on you.
Sincerely,
Your Homie Teiresias
Sincerely,
Your Homie Teiresias
Jonnnn!! You're title made me laugh hehe and great job writing from the perspective of Teiresias! Since I had to write from his perspective I can appreciate the way you executed this :) You really got the sense of his character in your commentary and argued valiantly.
ReplyDeleteThis was so funny! While I was reading it, I was like "oooooooohhhh BURN!!!!!" Great idea writing Teiresias this way. It's pretty hard to do. I know because I was assigned him too. Way to go, man!
ReplyDeleteThis was very funny-- I especially laughed at the head in the posterior line. You managed to make a very irreverent statement sound antiquated and Teresiasy! Ha. I also loved that you highlighted the awesome situational IRONY of the fact that a literally blind man is giving advice to a figuratively blind man! Great analysis there Jon. Nice vocab as well!
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This is so funny! I love this Jon!! Way to use some irony in here to burn Creon! He's supposed to be the old humble man, but no way will you burn him! This is great!!
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