In the play Oedipus written by Sophocles, fate and the Gods are often to blame for Oedipus" terrible tragedy. ... It was not fate that caused the downfall of Oedipus. ... Oedipus" step-father could have told him the truth in the beginning, but he chose to keep the fact that Oedipus was adopted to himself. ... Instead Oedipus says proudly, "Let them all hear it." ... It has been proclaimed that anger leads to destruction, and so in this story we see it is true. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Oedipus has certain traits. He is sympathetic, Angry, and persistent throughout the story. ... Also Oedipus gets angry at Teiresius when he says he wont tell Oedipus what he knows so Oedipus starts yelling and calling Teiresius names to release his anger, which is also another negative trait about Oedipus. Finally, Oedipus shows to be persistent in the story. ... This is a negative trait of Oedipus . ...

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• Grade Level: High School

A man named Oedipus whose life is not all it appears to be. ... Oedipus" strong suit was definitely intelligence and he knew it. ... He uses his wits to slowly link the stories, but remains ignorant to important details that would reveal all. ... "Here I am myself, you all know me, the world knows my fame: I am Oedipus." ... This hits Oedipus hard, just like all the other stories he refuses to believe until finally they all come together and he realizes their truthfulness and how wrong he was. ...

• Word Count: 925
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Oedipus the King is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles about a man whose fate is stronger than his power. ... The primary conflict in the play begins when Oedipus decides to avenge the murderer of the Lauis. ... Oedipus took great pride in saving people and being seen a hero. ... Oedipus fails in trying to pursue the truth. The fact that humans have little control of their lives because fate always catches up with them is a major theme in this story. ...

• Word Count: 439
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School