Wild Duck 4

Compare how writers in your study have explored the theme of love and friendship, and with what what effect.
In Ibsen's Wild Duck, he shows that love and friendship should be based on honesty, with no secrets. He shows the ideal couple, Mr. Werle and Mrs. Sorby, getting happily married. Mrs. Sorby talks about how happy they were once they had nothing between each other. They contrast with Hjalmar and Gina, who had a secret. He juxtaposes them to contrast the feelings of those in an honest relationship and those without.
In Sophocles' Oedipus, he shows Oedipus as being rude to almost everyone around him, making the people think lower of him. His relations with the characters in the play are good only because he is king, which is not the ideal ground for a good friendship. His marriage with Jocosta was also tainted with secrets, and the whole prophecy could've been avoided if they had been more open, which also shows what Sophocles thinks about love and friendship. His lack of openness with people gave him strained relationships with everyone, and he suffered for it.
They both have similar views about love and friendship. Openness is key with becoming friends with people.