Oedipus Rex The story of Oedipus Rex, which was told by Sophocles, is the epitome of a Greek tragedy according to Aristotle. In Oedipus Rex the main character, namely Oedipus Rex, was faced with many devastating and unequivocal tragedies that would test the courage of any man. ... The characters in Oedipus Rex develop the plot in the story and make it a complete tragedy. ... Oedipus had a flaring temper that ruined his life. ... This story of a man, and his complete life demolishment is definitely one of the greatest tragedies ever. ...

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Oedipus Rex The story of Oedipus Rex, which was told by Sophocles, is the epitome of a Greek tragedy according to Aristotle. In Oedipus Rex the main character, namely Oedipus Rex, was faced with many devastating and unequivocal tragedies that would test the courage of any man. ... The characters in Oedipus Rex develop the plot in the story and make it a complete tragedy. ... Oedipus had a flaring temper that ruined his life. ... This story of a man, and his complete life demolishment is definitely one of the greatest tragedies ever. ...

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Oedipus is a prime example of a tragidy, according to Aristotle's definition in the "poetics". ... In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, Oedipus is a classic tragic hero.According to Aristotle's definition, Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is a king whose life falls apart when he finds out his life story. ... Those actions happen when the Herdsman tells Oedipus who his mother is, and Oedipus replies "Oh, oh, then everything has come out true. ... A prophecy is foretold to Laius, the father of Oedipus, that the destiny of Oedipus is a terrible one beyond his control. ... In...

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Oedipus is a prime example of a tragidy, according to Aristotle's definition in the "poetics". ... In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, Oedipus is a classic tragic hero.According to Aristotle's definition, Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is a king whose life falls apart when he finds out his life story. ... Those actions happen when the Herdsman tells Oedipus who his mother is, and Oedipus replies "Oh, oh, then everything has come out true. ... A prophecy is foretold to Laius, the father of Oedipus, that the destiny of Oedipus is a terrible one beyond his control. ... In...

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Oedipus has a fatal flaw. ... At the end of the story, Oedipus admits once again that he was the killer of Laius. ... The priest shows that Oedipus has power by saying, "King Oedipus, our master in Thebes." (350). ... Oedipus tried to change his destiny. ... Oedipus's arrogance was his fatal flaw. ...

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Oedipus" opening speech to the gathered audience is consumed with dramatic irony. ... The audience knows that Oedipus killed his father and therefore being aware of his fate, the audience can distinguish the horror of Oedipus" threat against the murderer of King Laius. ... Besides creating this tension, the dramatic irony here also foreshadows Oedipus" tragic fate; the audience can feel fear and pity for Oedipus since he is oblivious to his destiny. ... The news brings the story to its climax due to Oedipus" belief that he has escaped from the terrible oracle, but then discovers that Polybus...

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(Holt, 302) One of the most memorable tragedies is "Oedipus Rex." ... Oedipus's fate is pre-determined by a prophecy. ... A dynamic character is someone who undergoes significant development or change during the story. ... "Oedipus Rex" is a classic example of a tragedy. Oedipus's life was doomed from the day he was born. ...

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Sophocles "Oedipus the King" is a tragic play which discusses the tragic discovery of Oedipus that he has killed his father and married his mother. The story of Oedipus was well known to the Athenian's. The main character Oedipus is the king of Thebes by solving the riddle of the Sphinx. ... In the play Oedipus says, Polybus was my father, king of Corinth, and Merope, the queen, my mother. ... Oedipus says this because he now knows that his life was a flaw. ...

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The classic tragedy, Oedipus tells the story of the King of Thebes, Oedipus who foolishly tries to challenge fate and evade prophecy, which proclaimed that he would murder his father and marry his mother. ... Oedipus: A second time that slander! ... Oedipus: Alas! ... Hamlet is a story about a prince (Hamlet JR.) who is told by a Ghost (Hamlet Sr.) that his uncle (Claudius) had killed his father and married his mother. ... Henriek Ibsen's play Ghosts depicts the story of a mother whom is preventing her son to arise his father's existence in him. ...

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This is especially true in the Greek hero, Oedipus. To me, Oedipus is the bravest of the Thebans. ... His story seems believable, even possible. ... Although the details may seem a little farfetched it is not impossible that there is some truth to the story. ... Oedipus is a tragic hero according to Aristotle's Conception in The Poetics. ...

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The two examples that are reflected on are Sophocles' Oedipus the King and E. ... English tragedies, on the other hand, have several story lines developing into plots and sub-plot. ... Oedipus was a true tragic hero. As an audience, we gain an emotional connection to Oedipus. ... Finally, Oedipus' downfall produces a great sense of pity from the audience. ...

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Intertextuality in basic is the relationship of one story to another. It can be seen when someone is telling a story and some butts in and states that it reminds him or her of something they know. ... Through the prophecy alone, Oedipus was doomed even before his life had even begun. ... In Oedipus this occurs when he was trying to escape, he discovered the truth about his identity. ... Although it may not be as strong as seen in Oedipus it is still there. ...

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In his book, "The Poetics," Aristotle expresses some of his thoughts about the merging of literature with tragedy.  Tragedy is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude. Every Tragedy, therefore, must have six parts namely, Plot, Characters, Diction, Thought, ...

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