1. "Greek Drama"
Considering their fervent believe in rule by many, its not surprising that many Greek dramas revolve around an individual hero or a king's fall from power because of pride or some other personality flaw. ... Any good Greek should know the dangers of hubris, but Oedipus is a bit of a braggart: "And justly you will see in me an ally, a champion of my country and the God" (Oedipus Rex, 135-136). ... Oedipus is obsessed with the idea that he is a perfect king, and he actively ignores many warnings that he shouldn't continue to pursue the murderer. ... Oedipus's fall is terrible. ......
- Word Count: 1999
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School