崇尚人性与理性的先锋——由《俄狄浦斯王》析索福克勒斯的世界观

The Pioneer of Advocating Humanity and Reason——Getting Insight into Sophocles's World View by Analyzing Oedipus the King

通过对《俄狄浦斯王》剧情的暗示和诸人物心理趋向的分析,探知其作者索福克勒斯隐藏在作品中的意图和观点,并进一步挖掘索福克勒斯所持世界观。通过分析可得知,索福克勒斯认为是人而不是神主宰世界,人类意志有不可估量的力量,高度赞扬人类智慧,赞美人性,赞颂人类战胜外力、面对命运的勇气,推崇用智慧和理性管理人类的世界。

By analyzing the hints in plot and the inclination of characters in Oedipus the King, the author tries to explore the underlying purposes and viewpoints of Sophocles and to get further insight into his world view. Sophocles believes that it is man, not god, who actually manages the world and that the power of man is beyond estimation. Sophocles glorifies the wisdom of human beings, and praises their humanity, self-sacrifice, and courage while facing their fates. He also recommends that man should use wisdom and reason to manage the world.