Oedipus accepts responsibility as a tragic hero, as does Antigone. ... Oedipus" basic flaw is his lack of knowledge of his own identity. ... Take for example a part of the last conversation between Jocasta and Oedipus. ... Oedipus replies, I cannot yield my right to know the truth". ... However, in Sophocles" Oedipus at Colonus, he seems to pity himself greatly, and also his daughters, understandably. ...

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In The Oedipus Cycle the theme of free will vs. fate is thoroughly examined through the tragedies of Oedipus, Jocasta, and several other characters. ... In Oedipus at Colonus, she states her belief clearly and confidently, while the reader cringes at her naiveté. ... - --Oedipus Rex, Lines 1068-1078 Later, Oedipus and Jocasta have a disagreement over the power and truth of prophecies. ... Oedipus really had no choice but to accept his doom. ... - --Oedipus Rex, Line 606 This is a prime example of how Oedipus' use of free will only continues to fulfill the prophecy. ...

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After reading Antigone, one might feel that there is lacking a dialogue between Antigone and Haimon before their deaths. Sophocles does not include any direct communication between the two lovers during this drama. The reader might assume that such a conversation could have taken place but was not i...

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AP ONE SHEET- Antigone 1. The title of the play is Antigone. 2. The author is Sophocles. The book was written and performed in the late 440s BC 3. The country of the author is Colonus, which is a part of Athens. 4. Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king o...

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