Sophocles' piece, Oedipus the King, told his audience about an incredibly vital lesson they need to learn. ... Sophocles sets up by telling the story of how Oedipus' fate was decided at birth. In the play, Oedipus' life was to be a catastrophe, based on the murdering of his own father and become his mother's husband. ... In the beginning of the play, Sophocles informs his readers of the Theban legend that his play was based on. ... Sophocles described a major issue in the play Oedipus the King. ...

• Word Count: 562
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

As King Oedipus and the Theban Legend incorporate many themes, one particular themes sticks out. ... Throughout the play Sophocles forces us to read between the lines to solve the question. ... As Teiresias states, "You are the cursed and polluter of this land " (Sophocles 35). ... And secretly you are an enemy to your own kin " (Sophocles 37). ... It may be honorable to be the King and ruler of a city, but is one fully aware of the job they signed up for? ...

• Word Count: 573
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In looking at only two characters in Greek writings; Oedipus from Oedipus the King written by Sophocles and Medea from Medea written by Euripides, we can see two different reactions to adversity in tragedy. ... He was given to the king and queen of Corinth where he was raised to adulthood. ... (Sophocles 619). ... It comes to light that Oedipus was not the son of the king of Corinth but had been found with his ankles bound as an infant. ... My suffering is enough" (Sophocles 627). ...

• Word Count: 2458
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School