Oedipus

Oedipul Themes in Minority Report

Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus the King, though written in the 5th Century B.C., has continued to influence popular culture, even in…

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Summary of Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King”

Characters Oedipus- King of Thebes Creon- brother of Jocasta Jocasta- wife of Oedipus Tiresias- blind prophet Prologue Oedipus asks the…

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Fates Role in Oedipus the King

In the Greek tragedy Oedipus the King written by Sophocles, the antagonist is fate. The theme of fate is deeply…

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Oedipus the King: Tiresias By Sophocles

Supporting characters in plays and other works of literature often play an important role, not only in advancing the storyline,…

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A Classic Five Paragraph Essay on Oedipus The King

Sophocles' "Oedipus The King" has been enjoyed by audiences and readers for over two thousand years in part because he…

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The Tragedy of Oedipus: When the Connections Are Made

Oedipus the King, a Greek play written by Sophocles, tells the tragic life story of King Oedipus. What make the…

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The Motif of Hubris in Oedipus Rex

In the play of Oedipus Rex, hubris is a commonly used motif throughout. Hubris is a dangerous characteristic, and it…

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Antigone: Fate or Human Will

The Greek play writer, Sophocles, wrote over 120 plays in his lifetime. Today, only seven of those remain, including the…

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The Tragic Hero in “Oedipus Rex”

Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, is the tale of a tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle. This book is the story…

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Mother and Son Incest in Classic Literature

A recent reading of PENDENNIS by William Makepeace Thackeray reminded me how prevalent is the theme of mother and son…

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