1. Oedipus
A tragedy is a "serious drama featuring a noble and dignified main character, often a member of royalty, who strives to achieve something and is ultimately defeated."... Oedipus's fate is pre-determined by a prophecy. ... At the beginning of the play, Oedipus shows us that he is a dynamic character by solving the riddle and becoming king. ... "Oedipus Rex" is a classic example of a tragedy. Oedipus's life was doomed from the day he was born. ...
- Word Count: 423
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School