Sigmund Freud illustrates that civilization entails the development of world cultures

Drama Discussion
1. Sigmund Freud illustrates that civilization entails the development of world cultures. Civilization is based on egoism, because each person struggles through the hostile world to enhance personal happiness and minimize pain. The human nature also aims at satisfying human needs like love, pleasure, self preservation and aggression (Smith 37). In Oedipus the King, Oedipus achieves love through marrying his mother, after killing his father Laius in an act of aggression (Foster 87). Othello illustrates the theme of love as shown through human nature, because he has a beloved wife known as Desdemona. Waiting for Godot illustrates Vladimir and Estragon continuously waiting for Godot, in the hope that he will increase their personal happiness. Tartuffe illustrates that Orgon has great admiration for Tartuffe. This illustrates that the actions of Tartuffe improve the personal happiness of Orgon.
2. Dramatic irony illustrates literary technique were the knowledge of the audience is more than that of the characters. The actions and statements of the characters have different meanings to the audience and also characters. Irony occurs when audience behaves foolishly or inappropriately, and if there is inadequate self awareness. Oedipus Rex illustrates irony when Oedipus marries his mother; this is contrary to normal a societal belief which considers such acts as abomination. Othello illustrates irony because lago is illustrated as trusted but unfaithful. It is considered very difficult in the society, for a trusted individual to be unfaithful (Brownlow 71). Tartuffe illustrates irony because, it I considered religiously unacceptable for a religious devotee to be hypocritical by, for instance, engaging in seduction attempts like Tartuffe (Moliere 69).
3. Representative men entail collection of seven essays published in 1850 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The literary collection discusses the role of great men in the society. The Oedipus illustrates the leadership significance of great men; for instance, Oedipus was the king of Thebes (Thomas & Osborne 49). Othello explains the mystic characteristic of great men. For instance, Othello had loyal lieutenants like Cassio. Tartuffe explains the “world man” concept of great men. This is illustrated through Valere, who is a young romantic person that strives to win Mariane, his love. Waiting for Godot illustrates philosophical aspects. This is because Estragon and Vladimir continuously wait in vain to see Godot (Ackery & Gontaski 111).
4. Oedipus Rex will be completely different if illustrated through the perspective of Jocasta. The literary work will focus on illustrating the queen roles that Jocasta engages in. Jocast will also not accept to kill her son as demanded by the king, if the work was written according to her view. Jocasta can also not accept to marry Oedipus, if she knew that he was his biological son (Brunner 63).
5. Othello illustrates that the Turks had intentions of attacking Cyprus; hence, Othello was called to give advice to the senators. On the authority of the Duke and also order, Othello is given the responsibility of leading the Venetian armies against the potential attacks by the Turks. But the Turkish fleet was destroyed by a storm (Jones 216).
6. The ending of Tartuffe is in conformity with the tone of other aspects of the play. This is because the ending illustrates that Tartuffe was arrested; hence, he paid for all the illegal and evil acts he committed. King Louis the XIV realized the injustices committed by Tartuffe, and his long criminal history (Benedetti 117).
7. Waiting for Godot is viewed as a tragic-comedy. This is because the literary works illustrates both fun and violent issues. Estragon is illustrated in a funny manner, as struggling to remove boots. He also vaguely remembers the beatings that he experienced the previous night (Murch 21).

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