Vérité vs réalité dans « al-Malik Ûdibe » (Roi Œdipe) de Tawfîk al-Hakîm
Truth vs Reality in "al-Malik ûdibe" (King Oedipus) of Tawfîk al-Hakim

Summary/Abstract: "Is it possible to present on stage a Greek tragedy, imbued with an Arabic philosophical perspective, where the conflict between man and the occult powers is mentioned?"This is the issue of the play of Tawfiq al-Hakim published in 1949, which draws its essence from what Tawfiq al-Hakim called "Atta'dulyya" or the equilibrium theory which requires the coexistence of two wills (divine and human). However, we note that Tawfiq al-Hakim defends, on the one hand, human freedom against the divine and, on the other hand, he emphasizes divine omnipotence. This leads us to believe that there is a certain incompatibility between these two attitudes. However, one of the goals of our research is to find an answer to the question: How does Tawfiq Al Hakim reconcile these two extremes? And what can bring the equilibrium theory to this question? Can we decipher this duo (divine and human will) in the narrative programs of each actor – Oedipus, Jocasta and Tiresias?

• Details
• Contents